There are a lot of ways to become memorable in Magic Kingdom. You can rope drop TRON. You can cry during Happily Ever After. You can spend $19 on a popcorn bucket and pretend that was always the plan.

Or…you can become That Guy at Monsters, Inc. Laugh Floor.

And if you’ve never had the pleasure, let us explain: every show needs one unsuspecting human to become the recurring punchline. It is an honor. It is a curse. It is, frankly, one of the funniest things happening in Tomorrowland on any given day.

Monsters, Inc. Laugh Floor is built on audience participation, so no two shows play out exactly the same. Mike Wazowski and friends are up there training to be the funniest monsters in Monstropolis, and sometimes that means lovingly roasting one random guest for several glorious minutes. If you’ve ever wondered how people end up with that distinction, we’ve got a few tips.

No, it’s not an exact science. But if your dream is to get lightly bullied by cartoon monsters in front of a room full of strangers, there are definitely ways to improve your odds.

Wear the Joke

If you want to get picked, step one is simple: be easy to spot.

Bright colors, goofy hats, loud patterns, sparkly ears, birthday buttons, shirts with ridiculous slogans, anything that makes you pop in a dim theater full of people in standard park uniforms of gray tank tops and mild sun exhaustion. You don’t need to dress like you lost a bet, but it does help to look a little more visually interesting than the sea of neutral vacation wear around you.

This is especially true if your outfit tells a story. A silly hat? A flashy shirt? A whole vibe? That’s comedy bait right there. Basically, if a camera operator can find you in half a second, you’re already ahead of the game.

Sit Like You Mean It

Location matters.

If you really want a shot at becoming That Guy, try to get into the theater early enough to snag a seat in the front half of the room, ideally near the end of a row. You don’t have to be in the very first row like you’re accepting an award, but you do want to be somewhere easy for the camera to land on without a bunch of heads and shoulders in the way.

This is one of those cases where being a little strategic actually helps. Laugh Floor is not the place to drift into the back row and hope destiny finds you through three pairs of mouse ears and a balloon. Sit where you can be seen. Monstropolis cannot lovingly embarrass what it cannot locate.

Play It Cool

Now here’s where things get deliciously ironic. One of the easiest ways to get picked is to give off the energy that you absolutely, positively do not want to be picked. A little shy? A little awkward? Slightly horrified to be there? Congratulations, you may already be giving prime That Guy material.

The show works because the reactions are funny. If you look bashful, mildly panicked, or like you were dragged there against your will by an overly cheerful family member, that can read really well on camera. Monsters love contrast. The room loves contrast. Comedy loves contrast.

That does not mean you should be rude, pouty, or make a dramatic scene. This is not community theater for people who want to get escorted out. You’re aiming for “adorably reluctant,” not “man arguing with a lamp at a sports bar.”

Subtlety is your friend here.

Don’t Audition for It

This might be the most important tip of all. If you try too hard, there’s a decent chance you’ll torpedo the whole thing.

Laugh Floor is funniest when the audience interaction feels natural. So if you’re flailing, waving both arms, making faces, trying to out-joke the monsters, or broadcasting “PLEASE PICK ME, I HAVE PREPARED MATERIAL,” you may actually make yourself less appealing as a target. Nobody wants That Guy to feel like he’s been workshopping this moment in the mirror all morning.

The sweet spot is being visible, expressive, and game without turning into a one-person preshow. Let the monsters do the comedy. Your job is just to be a delightful canvas for it. Think “good reaction shot,” not “open mic night at Señor Frog’s.”

Commit to the Bit

If you do get picked, the absolute best thing you can do is go with it. Smile. Laugh. Lean in. Accept your fate with the dignity of someone who has just been chosen by Mike Wazowski himself.

Because once you are That Guy, you are not just getting one little shoutout and moving on with your life. You are very likely becoming a recurring gag throughout the show. Your face may pop up again. And again. And possibly again, just when you thought it was over.

This is not the moment to shut down and stare into the middle distance like you’re questioning every life choice that led you here. The fun of the bit is in the audience reaction, and the better sport you are, the funnier the whole thing becomes.

Also, let’s be real: there are worse Disney vacation memories than “animated monsters publicly adopted me as their favorite punchline.”

Know What You’re Signing Up For

For some people, being That Guy is the dream. For others, it sounds like the social equivalent of being chased by a velociraptor through Tomorrowland. And both reactions are valid. If getting called out in a live show sounds like your personal nightmare, the easiest counter-strategy is basically the opposite of everything above: dress normally, sit farther back, avoid looking too reactive, and pray to the comedy gods that someone else in a neon Goofy bucket hat takes the hit for the team.

But if you’ve always secretly wanted your little brush with Monstropolis fame, this is one of the easiest places in Disney World to shoot your shot. No virtual queue. No lightning-fast fingers. No waking up at 6:55AM in a cold sweat.

Just vibes, visibility, and a willingness to become part of the joke.

The Final Punchline

At the end of the day, there’s no foolproof formula for becoming That Guy at Monsters, Inc. Laugh Floor. The show is live, the monsters are chaotic, and comedy has always had a tiny streak of anarchy in it.

But if you wear something memorable, sit where the camera can find you, act just a little bashful, and avoid trying to force the bit, your odds definitely get better. And if you do get picked? Congratulations. You are now part of the show. Part of the lore. Part of Monstropolis comedy history.

Try not to let it go to your head. While this might not guarantee that you will be selected, it can really help your chances! For more ride and attraction tips, follow the Disney Food Blog!

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Have you ever been selected to be “That Guy?” Let us know in the comments!