Write Funny Emails People Remember (and Actually Reply To)

We all have our inboxes full of boring emails, right?

You know, the ones that make you hit “delete” without even thinking. 

But what if your email could be the one that actually makes someone smile and think, “I like this person!”?

That’s where humor comes in.

A funny subject line can get people to open your email, but it’s the funny, relatable stuff inside — whether it’s a joke, a meme, or a GIF — that gets them to remember you and even reply.

Humor makes your emails feel more like a chat with a friend than a cold pitch. It grabs attention, connects with people, and makes your message stand out in all the noise.

Are you ready to stop sending boring emails and start writing ones that get noticed?

P.S. This blog has the funniest, click-worthy email examples, subject lines, and email sign-offs if you don’t have time to write.

Let’s jump in!

Funny Emails: TOC

• How to Write Funny Emails (Quick Do’s and Don’ts)
• Why Humor Can Be a Game-Changer in Your Email Strategy
• When To Inject Humor in Emails
• Funny Emails Examples That Prospects Will Not Forget (10+ Examples)
• 25+ Irresistibly Funny Subject Lines
• 30+ Funny Ways to End Emails (Email Sign-Offs)
• Ready-to-Be-the-Funniest-Sender-in-the-Inbox
• FAQs

How to Write Funny Emails

Being funny can be highly tricky, or even subjective. 

For example, what makes one person laugh can make another cringe. 

So, when it comes to your business emails, you cannot take that risk. 

Hence, I have kept this section on how to write funny emails as “FUNNY EMAILS” also needs a structure to follow along with the sense of timing. 

So yes, there are rules to writing funny emails—and ironically, they’ll make your jokes even better

Let me share the list of rules here.

1. Maintain Brand Consistent Voice
2. Use Personalization
3. Test Different Variants
4. Know Your Audience
5. Balance Humor With Business Value
6. Utilize Media Power (Memes & GIFs)
7. Be Funny, Not Offensive
8. Hope On the Trend Train

1. Maintain a Consistent Brand Voice

We all remember the funniest guy from school, right? Because he had a style of his own. 

Brands have personalities, too, and people remember them for it. So, if you’re using humor, stay true to your brand’s voice.

For example, 

How would you feel about receiving an email from Apple with the subject line, “Let’s risk it all!” 

It won’t work because risk isn’t what they sell; safety is. 

So, when adding humor, ensure it aligns with your brand’s existing tone.

2. Utilize Personalization Techniques that Incorporate Humor

Thinking “Is writing Hey {{First Name}} enough personalization?” Eh, not much.  

Today, with advancements in AI and automation, tools have taken personalization to a new level. 

Using those personalization tools, you can send emails with intent data, AI-generated buyer personas, and real-time, segmented lists.

Here’s what highly personalized emails look like. 

Personalized Email

Subject:You Googled {{Pain Point}} So, I Googled you. (It's fair, right?)
Hey {{First Name}},I saw someone at {{Company}} digging into {{Specific Challenge}}, so I did research and found out it was you!

I help folks like you (smart, busy, possibly over-caffeinated {{Title}})fix that with:

Faster deal cycles, Better lead conversions, Less ad spend waste.

Clients like {{Client Name}} call us their “unfair advantage.” Want 10 minutes to see why?


No pressure, just value and maybe a laugh.

Cheers,
{{Your Name}}
[Calendly link]

P.S. “Unsubscribe” replies are accepted with minor emotional damage.

3. Test Different Variations

Sending just one email per campaign means wasting valuable insights and conversions.

Test what works, then double down on it. 

Use A/B testing to see which version gets clicks, replies, and laughs.

• Learn what resonates
• Reach different personas
• Boost open and reply rates

Here’s a Fun Fact

94% of marketers report that offering a personalized customer experience impacts their company’s sales.

4. Know Your Audience (Track and Analyze)

Funny email isn’t just about content; it’s about context. 

Depending on who’s hearing it, the same line can be brilliant or a disaster.

For example:

Imagine The Wolf of Wall Street saying,

“With great power comes great responsibility.”

You’d laugh out loud—wrong vibe, wrong universe.

Now imagine Spider-Man saying it.

Perfect. Emotional. Right on cue. 

Your email audience is no different. So, 

• Segment wisely. 
• Analyze behavior. 
• Tailor the tone. 

(Psst…A good segmentation strategy is your cheat code for funnier + more relevant emails.)

5. Balance Humor With Business Value

You’re not Chandler, who is cracking jokes so his “Friends” would like him. 

Every email needs a purpose, and humor should support it, not distract from it.

The goal: make your message memorable, and get a reply, click, or meeting.

Here’s a perfect example of humor balanced with business value in a follow-up email template. 

Example

Subject:You left us on read
Hey {{First Name}},

We noticed you checked our last email but didn’t say hi.
That’s okay—we’ve been ghosted before. (Still recovering from that one time in 2016.)

But unlike our exes, we actually bring value:
✔️ {{Benefit 1}}
✔️ {{Benefit 2}}
✔️ {{Benefit 3}}

Ready for a quick chat?

We promise to make it worth your click (and won’t write a breakup song if you say no).

[Schedule a Call]

So, did you check the above template? It was funny, but still focused on the goal.  

6. Utilize Media Power (Memes & GIFs)

A well-placed meme or GIF = instant engagement.

Just make sure it fits the tone and doesn’t harm your email deliverability.

Think of it as visual shorthand

For example, why describe Monday exhaustion when a “Grumpy Cat” GIF says it all?

You won’t believe it, but a GIF can express what your long paragraphs cannot!

How to Nail this?

• Stay Trendy: Use fresh, widely recognized memes.
• Match the Vibe: Don’t drop a TikTok meme in a C-suite email.
• Less Is More: 1 image is enough; too many = Spam risk.

Recommended: If you’re already experiencing issues with email deliverability, using text-only versions may be a better option.

7. Funny Not Offensive: The Golden Rule

The golden rule of email humor:

If it could make someone uncomfortable, it’s not worth it.

Here’s a small list of what to avoid in a funny email:

• Avoid jokes tied to race, gender, religion, body image, or disabilities
• Political or culturally sensitive jokes
• Personal attacks

If there’s a chance your joke could isolate or offend a segment of your audience, it’s not worth the risk. 

Emails are about building trust and getting conversions.

So, keep the humor smart, light, and universally relatable.

8. Hop on the Trend Train (Without Derailing)

Trends can make your email instantly relevant—but only if used right.

Just because a meme is viral doesn’t mean it belongs in your email. (Looking at you, 2020 jokes in 2025…)

Remember the points below, and you’ll be good to go:

• Choose the trends that fit your brand’s tone (without tanking the value)
• Add your twist—don’t just copy-paste (personalization matters)
• Timing matters—what’s funny today might be cringey tomorrow 

Why Humor Can Be a Game-Changer in Your Email Strategy

Buzzfeed’s success proves that humor isn’t just entertaining; it’s a strategic tool, especially in email outreach. 

If you’re unsure whether to use this strategy in your next email campaign, here are my reasons to show why it works.

1. It breaks the ice instantly, making your message feel less transactional and more human. (Works great with cold emails)
2. It cuts through pattern fatigue by disrupting predictable, overly formal outreach.
3. It signals confidence, showing you’re comfortable enough to be bold and relatable.
4. It resonates even with professionals because decision-makers appreciate fun as much as anyone.
5. It lowers resistance to CTAs by softening the mask with lightheartedness.
6. It makes your brand feel friendly and approachable, fostering immediate rapport.
7. It helps people feel good about your brand by creating moments they’ll remember.

When To Inject Humor in Emails

Timing is everything, especially when it comes to humor.

In cold emails, going all-in on humor too soon can backfire. (Unless you use tools to give you an unfair advantage!)

You risk sounding off or getting marked as spam without knowing your audience, which can lower your sender’s reputation. 

So, it’s best to use humor when;

• You have detailed prospect data to personalize appropriately. (Collected either using a tool or collecting information manually)
• You’ve tested the waters – started formal, then eased into wit.

Here’s an example for the second case with a 3-step email sequence:

1. First email: Straight to the point.
2. Second email: Add value, build rapport.
3. Third email: Craft a funny, engaging, but relevant email.

Funny Emails That Your Prospects Will Not Forget (10+ Examples)

Well, all I can say before sharing the templates is – Save these before your competitors do. (My team’s already using them—and they work 😏)

BTW: Each one of these templates is optimized for deliverability—light media, no spam triggers, just good vibes and better replies.

Start scrolling!

• Funny Cold Email Examples
• Funny Sales Email Examples
• Funny Follow-up Email Examples
• Funny Onboarding Email Examples
• Funny Abandoncart Email Examples
• Funny Greetings Email Example
• Funny Promotional Email Examples
• Funny Re-Engagement Email Examples
• Bonus

1. Funny Cold Email Examples (3)

Funny Cold Email Introduction

Subject:Worst email you’ll get today (but possibly the most useful)
Hey {{First Name}},

Notice you’re the wizard behind the curtain at {{Company Name}} — love the magic you're doing there.

I’m not here to sell you something weird. I promise there’s no course, crypto, or cat video (unless you want one, I do take requests).

I just figured I’d shoot my shot and ask: Can we chat for 7.5 minutes about something that might make your life easier?

If not, I understand. I’ll just sob quietly into my keyboard.

Cheers,
{{Your Name}}

To make it even funnier, you can add memes/GIFs. Here is one suggestion.

Funny Cold Follow-Up Email

Subject:Me again... still not famous, still emailing
Hey {{First Name}},

Just circling back like a seagull on a French fry.

I promise I’m not stalking you — I just had a strong feeling we could do something mildly amazing together.

Still open to chatting? Or should I bribe you with a meme?

Awaiting your “ugh, fine” or “pls stop emailing me.”

Warm-ish regards,
{{Your Name}}

Funny Cold Greetings Email

Subject:Just a friendly “hey,” not a pitch (yet)
Hi {{First Name}},

No pressure. Just dropping by your inbox like a polite ninja.

I saw what you’re doing at {{Company Name}} and figured I’d say hello before I inevitably try to impress you later.

Hope your coffee’s strong and your inbox is drama-free today.
Talk soon? Or never. You decide.

Already waiting for a reply,
{{Your Name}}

2. Funny Sales Email Examples

This section is for salespeople who have tried everything possible and are now ready to try some humor.

Funny Sales Email – Product Introduction

Subject:This product won’t do your laundry, but it’s close
Hey {{First Name}},

Introducing [Product Name], the thing you didn’t know you needed… until now. 
It’s like sliced bread for {{Pain Point}}.

We’re not the heroes you requested, but possibly the ones you accidentally clicked on.

Want the TL;DR with a side of sarcasm?

Let’s chat. Or don’t. But we’ll both wonder what could’ve been.
{{Your Name}}

Funny Sales Email – Service Introduction

Subject:Our service is cooler than your ex’s new partner
Hey {{First Name}},

Here’s the deal: we do {{Service}} better than a microwave reheating pizza.

You win. We win. Your inbox wins (eventually). The only loser here is the competition.

Wanna know more, or should I send a carrier pigeon?
{{Your Name}}

Funny Sales Email – Value Proposition

Subject: I save time, sanity, and possibly your inbox
Hi {{First Name}},

If you’re juggling way too much and secretly wondering, “Is chaos just my brand now?”—we should talk.

Here’s the cheat code:Our tool helps you {{benefit 1}}, {{benefit 2}}, and reclaim hours you didn’t know you were losing.

No buzzwords. No fluff. Just fewer headaches and more time to do… literally anything else.

Let me show you how in 10 minutes or less. 

Or I can send a meme instead. Your call.
{{Your Name}}

Funny Sales Email – Break-up Email – 1

Subject:Last call before I become a meme
{{First Name}},

This is my last try before I accept my fate as “that person who tried.”

If you're curious, cool. If not, I’ll go back to annoying my cat with cold outreach ideas.

Let me know? Or don’t. Either way, it’s been a journey.

Best,{{Your Name}}

Funny Sales Email – Break-up Email – 2

Subject:It’s not you, it’s your inbox
{{First Name}},

We had something special. Or… we almost did.

But I get it — sometimes you’re just not that into a stranger trying to talk business.

If you change your mind, I’ll still be here. Slightly emotionally damaged, but here.

No more emails from me unless you wave a white flag.
Take care,{{Your Name}}

3. Funny Follow-Up Examples

Funny Follow-Up Email for Email Marketing

Subject:Funny Follow-Up Email for Email Marketing

Hey {{First Name}},

I sent a note a few days back, and my inbox has been refreshed.
No pressure. 

I'm just wondering if it ghosted you or if it’s busy trying to win a Webby Award for Best Ignored Email.

Let's make some inbox magic happen if you’re still open to chatting about marketing stuff.

And if not? That’s cool too. 

I’ll just be over here, nurturing leads and drinking questionable amounts of coffee.

Best,
{{Your Name}}

Funny Follow-Up Email for Sales

Subject:Not selling ice to Penguins promise
Hey {{First Name}},

Just sliding back into your inbox — not like a spammy salesperson, more like your polite business pen pal.

Though I’d check if {{Company Name}} is still looking for ways to boost {{Goal}} without needing three espressos and a miracle.

No pressure — just wanted to bump this up before I file it under “potentially awesome people I never heard back from.”

Cheers,
{{Your Name}}

4. Funny Onboarding Email Examples

Funny Welcome Email – 1

Subject:You just made a great decision. Your inbox is proud 
Hey {{First Name}},

Welcome to the {{Company Name}} universe! 🎉
We’re genuinely thrilled to have you. 

So thrilled, in fact, that we considered throwing confetti, but then remembered this is an email, not a parade.

Here’s what happens next: – We start delivering awesomeness– You kick back and enjoy results (and maybe a snack)– We are just one email away if you need us

Get ready for great things — and yes, we take requests (unless it’s karaoke).

Let’s do this 💥
{{Your Name}}

Funny Welcome Email – 2

Subject:You’re officially one of us now
Hi {{First Name}},

Big welcome from all of us at {{Company Name}} — you've joined a fantastic club.

We’d say “welcome to the family,” but we don’t want to scare you. So, how about: welcome to results, less stress, and slightly overenthusiastic email updates?

You’ll hear from us with helpful stuff, occasional brilliance, and maybe a meme or two.

Got questions? Ideas? Really good cookie recipes? Just hit reply.

We’re pumped you’re here!
{{Your Name}}

5. Funny Abandoned Cart Email Examples

Funny Abandoned Cart – 1

Subject:Your cart is sobbing softly…
Hey {{First Name}},

Your cart is still here. Lonely. Wondering where you went.

Was it something it said? The price? The lack of emotional support?

We’ll take it back if it’s over, but just say the word and it’s yours again.

No judgment.
{{Your Name}}

Funny Abandoned Cart 2

Subject:If your cart had feelings, it’d feel ghosted
Hey {{First Name}},

We saw you added stuff to your cart. Then nothing.

Not saying we took it personally, but even the intern shed a tear.

We saved it for you in case you were just fighting ninjas.

Still interested?
{{Your Name}}

6. Funny Greetings Email Examples

Funny Greetings Email

Subject:Hi from the “not-that-annoying” sales side 👋
Hey {{First Name}},

Just wanted to send a quick hello from your friendly neighborhood salesperson.

No pushy pitch, no “act now” — just vibes (and maybe a conversation about {{Pain Point}} if you’re up for it).

If now’s not the time, no worries. I’ll just keep perfecting my “not a salesperson” sales approach.

Wishing you strong leads and stronger coffee today.

Cheers,{{Your Name}}

7. Funny Promotional Email Examples

Funny Promotional Email

Subject: We made something cool (and legal)
Hey {{First Name}},

Not to brag (ok, maybe a little), but we’ve made something ridiculously helpful.

It won’t do your taxes, but it will make {{Benefit}} much easier.

Think of this as your sign from the universe — or at least your inbox.

Wanna peek?
Cheers,
{{Your Name}}

8. Funny Re-Engagement Email Examples

Funny Re-Engagement Email

Subject:Miss us? No? That’s okay, we still like you.
Hey {{First Name}},

It’s been a while. We were starting to think you found a cooler inbox.

Just wanted to say we’re still around — slightly wiser, definitely funnier.

Wanna pick up where we left off? Or tell us to get lost (we’ll take it well-ish).

Either way, hi again :)
{{Your Name}}

Here’s a little bonus for you, because you’ve made it this far (and that deserves some fun)!

Use these funny work emails with your work besties and give them a laugh! 

Bonus: Funny Work Emails

Funny Reminder Email For Work Bestie

Subject:Before I start doing interpretive dance...
Hey {{First Name}},

Just a gentle reminder about {{Task/Thing}} — not because I don’t trust you, but because I do, and also I fear chaos.

You’re probably juggling 72 things, 3 Slack messages, and an iced coffee that’s now room temperature. 

I totally get it.

Just giving this a little bump so it doesn’t fall into the void. (Or worse… Excel.)

Let me know if you need anything from me!
{{Your Name}}

Funny Meeting Request – Work Bestie

Subject: Emergency Meeting (Not Really, But Please Join Anyway)
Hi {{First Name}},

We need to meet. Not because we’re in trouble… yet.

I just wanted to snag 15–20 mins to chat about {{Insert Topic}}. 
I promise to: 
✅ Respect your time
✅ Do not schedule it during your lunch
✅ Possibly bring digital snacks (aka memes)

Here’s my link: {{Calendly or Other Link}} — or shoot me a time that works for you, and I’ll make it happen.

Let’s team up and make magic (or at least a plan).

Cheers,
{{Your Name}}

Funny Follow-Up Email – Work Bestie

Subject:Just circling back like a boomerang, you can’t lose
Hey {{First Name}},

Me again 👋 following up on that thing we discussed (you know the one). 

Just checking if you’ve had a sec to peek at it between your heroic workload and caffeine refills.

No rush — unless this is in the same pile as “that spreadsheet from 2021.”

Let me know if you need help, a nudge, or a distraction in meme format.

You’re the best,
{{Your Name}}

25+ Irresistibly Funny Email Subject Lines that Get Clicked Instantly.

Good subject lines aren’t just funny, they’re strategic. They are your first impression on your prospect. So it better be good! 

Here are some key rules for creating a perfect email subject line. 

• Keep it short (7 – 10 words, the fewer the better)
• Avoid spam triggers
• Personalize when possible
• Test relentlessly

Unlike email content, subject lines get one shot. Save these and A/B tests to find your winning subject lines. 

• Generic Funny Email Subject Lines
• Funny Cold Email Subject Lines
• Funny Marketing Email Subject Lines
• Funny Promotions Email Subject Lines
• Funny Follow-up Email Subject Lines
• Funny Sales Pitch Email Subject Lines
• Funny Break-up Email Subject Lines

Generic Funny Email Subject Lines

• {{First Name}}, we’re not rushing you
• 📦 This inbox box has surprises
• Just a little inbox magic
• like fries, but more useful
• {{First Name}}, plot twist in here
• Spoiler alert: there’s value inside
• You… me… this one email

Funny Cold Email Subject Lines

• {{First Name}}, it’s not what it looks like
• Is this a bad time, {{First Name}}?
• I did some light stalking…
•  {{First Name}}, I promise this isn’t weird

Funny Marketing Email Subject Lines

• We used science, {{First Name}}
• 🍕 This email has zero calories
• Not yelling, just passionate

Funny Promotions Email Subject Lines

• {{First Name}}, party in your inbox
• No cape, just cool stuff
• Kinda magical, kinda on sale

Funny Follow-up Email Subject Lines

• Still ghosting me, {{First Name}}?
• Just cleaning up my inbox…
• Forgot? Or just ignoring me

Funny Sales/Product Pitch Email Subject Lines

• This completes your setup, {{First Name}}
• {{First Name}}, fix this once and done

Funny Breakup/Last  Email Subject Lines

• We were email goals, {{First Name}}
• I’ll cry in drafts
• Okay fine, I’ll leave now

30+ Funny Ways to End Emails (Email Sign-Offs)

Funny email sign-offs are your last chance to leave a memorable impression. 

Done right, they blend humor, a hint of sarcasm, and just the right touch of professionalism. 

Below are some witty and quirky options you can use with prospects, customers, or even your favorite colleagues. 

P.S. I’ve thrown in a few fun ones for your work besties, too!

1. Closing this tab and my emotional attachment
2. Happier than a marketer seeing high open rates
3. Hitting send faster than a triggered automation
4. Dream big and email back!
5. Out of office, but always in your inbox
6. I’ve already told you more than I know
7. Crying, shaking, throwing up
8. Ending this email before I pitch again
9. Like a unicorn, I’m off to spread magic elsewhere
10. Just one cold email away from a warm relationship
11. Lukewarm regards (it’s summer)
12. “To email or not to email”; too late, I already did
13. Sincerely, despite the circumstances
14. Wishing you inbox peace, quality, and outbox clarity
15. Unsincerely (but legally safe)
16. “Fortune favors the follow-up.”
17. Hoping this lands better than my last appraisal pitch
18. Stay pawsitive, and reply soon (From a dog dad!)
19. Yours occasionally
20. Email hugs & marketing love
21. Let’s collab before I forget why I emailed
22. Logged off but emotionally still here
23. Cold emailing, but with warm feelings
24. Manifesting a reply (wushhhh!)
25. Talk soon, or pretend this never happened
26. Sprinkling some charm in your inbox
27. Let’s talk soon-ish
28. Rhymed once, emailed twice – respond quickly, it’d be nice
29. With more hustle, less payment 🙂
30. Sent before I overthink this again
31. See you next time, in your inbox (not literally)
32. This email was brought to you by my manager’s enthusiasm
33. Still typing… mentally (and checking typos). 
34. Emailing like it’s 1999
35. Living the CC life (not the actual sea)
36. Not AI-generated

Want more email sign-offs? Read this: 80+ email sign-offs.

Ready to Be the Funniest Sender in the Inbox

You’ve got the jokes, the subject lines, and the Email sign-offs — now it’s time to put them to work.

Funny emails don’t just make people smile — they make you memorable.

Whether you’re wooing prospects, following up, or saying goodbye (dramatically, of course), a little wit can go a long way.

With Saleshandy, you can send unlimited personalized emails, A/B test your funniest lines, and track every laugh-worthy click. 

Don’t wait. Automate your outreach, sprinkle in your humor, and turn inbox giggles into real conversions.

FAQs

How to make an email fun?

There are many ways you can make your outreach email fun. Try adding a joke, a sarcastic comment, a punch line, or just a meme/GIF. But ensure you know your audience and test to avoid hurting or offending anyone. 

How many media files can we add to a funny cold email?

If you are sending a cold email, plain text is suggested. But if it’s your second or third email, you can use a small meme. In email marketing, you can use more images/GIFs, but make sure not to land in promotions or spam folders by doing that. Keep a balance. 

Can I really use humor in cold emails?

Yes, of course. But you need to do enough research about your prospect and see if they will like receiving such emails. If that’s tricky, be to the point in the first email, and then take a chance. You can A/B test as well. 

When should I avoid using humor in emails?

Avoid humor when the conversation is serious, and also when your crowd doesn’t appreciate it. You can avoid sending humor in your first cold email if you don’t have enough information about the prospect. 

Can I use humor in follow-up or break-up emails?

Of course. These are the safest times to send funny emails. Because after the initial message, you have some information to create an email that your prospects will enjoy properly. The majority of businesses send funny break-up and re-engagement emails as their audience already knows them. 

What’s the biggest mistake people make with funny emails?

Not respecting boundaries and being offensive (whether culturally or politically) is one of the areas where humor can go wrong. So, avoid writing jokes on such topics when sending professional emails.