21 Funny Backgrounds for Your Meetings

‍Introduction

In today's virtual world, meetings can often feel monotonous and repetitive. Adding a funny background to your Zoom meetings can inject some much-needed humor and lighten the atmosphere. A good laugh can enhance team bonding and morale, making the virtual workspace more enjoyable. Whether you're looking to break the ice or showcase your personality, funny backgrounds can be the perfect solution.

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How to Use These Backgrounds

Virtual backgrounds must be enabled, and your device and app must meet Zoom's requirements. Choose the setup path for your device.

Download the Background: Choose a funny background from our list. Right-click on the image and select "Save As" to download it to your computer. Use a 24-bit PNG or JPG/JPEG image, no larger than 15 MB.

Desktop setup

Open Zoom and Go to Settings: Open the Zoom app and sign in. Click on your profile picture in the top-right corner and select "Settings."
Select Virtual Background: Click "Video & effects," then "Virtual backgrounds." Click the add icon, choose to upload an image, and select your downloaded file.
Choose Your Background: Select the image you uploaded. A green screen is optional if your device supports backgrounds without one. Enable "I have a green screen" only with a physical green screen and a solid background color.

Mobile setup

Open the Zoom app on your mobile device and sign in.
Join a meeting and tap "More," then "Settings."
Tap "Virtual backgrounds," then the plus icon (+) and choose an image on your device.

Benefits of Using Funny Backgrounds

May Support Team Bonding and Morale‍
- Funny backgrounds can create a relaxed and enjoyable meeting environment, encouraging team interaction and bonding.

Break the Monotony of Serious Meetings‍
- Adding humor to your meetings can break the routine, making virtual meetings less tedious and more engaging.

Showcase Personality and Creativity‍
- Funny backgrounds allow you to express your personality and creativity, making meetings more personalized and fun.

21 Funny Backgrounds, Plus One to Avoid

Here are 21 themed choices, plus one to avoid for workplace meetings. Choose humor that suits the meeting and audience, and invite rather than require funny backgrounds or camera participation.

Universe Egg:

A quirky, cosmic background that will make you the star of the meeting.

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Casting Couch:

Avoid this sexualized reference in workplace meetings; it is not an appropriate icebreaker.

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Drake No:

Bring meme culture into your meetings with Drake’s infamous “No” face.

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The Office:

Relive moments from the beloved TV show.

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Everything is Fine:

Perfect for those chaotic meeting days.

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Jurassic Park:

Feel the thrill of the jungle and dinosaurs during your meeting.

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Home Alone:

Relive the classic holiday movie moments.

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Minions:

Let the adorable Minions add some fun to your meetings. For Zoom, use the displayed JPEG, not the GIF, to match Zoom's supported image formats.

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Simpsons Couch:

Join the Simpson family on their iconic couch.

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Shrek Swamp:

Have a good view with Shrek's swamp.

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Spiderman Meme:

Pointing Spidermen, a perfect meme background.

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Friends' Central Perk:

Feel like you're hanging out with the Friends cast.

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Star Wars Cantina:

Bring some intergalactic fun to your meeting.

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Toy Story Room:

Enter the playful world of Toy Story.

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Super Mario Bros:

Enjoy the nostalgic feel of Super Mario Bros during your meeting.

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Spongebob Pineapple:

Have your meeting under the sea in Spongebob’s pineapple house.

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Waldo Search:

Make your colleagues search for Waldo.

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Bob Ross Painting:

Host your meeting with Bob Ross painting in the background.

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The Matrix Code:

Make it look like you’re working from inside The Matrix with the iconic falling code.

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Rick and Morty Portal:

Have Rick and Morty jumping through a portal into your meeting.

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Willy Wonka's Chocolate Factory:

Make your meeting look like it’s set in the magical chocolate factory.

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Minecraft World:

Be a part of the pixelated world of Minecraft.

Conclusion

Funny backgrounds can transform your virtual meetings from mundane to memorable. Choose a background that suits your audience and preview it before your next meeting. Share your experiences and suggestions for other funny backgrounds with us!