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Comedy for Biz

I love being a goon!! On this page, you’ll find the greatest hits of funny web commercials for small businesses, humorous scripts, memes for corporate marketing, and charming web copy samplings.

 
Whether your style is playful and silly, bold and edgy, devilishly clever, or muted and conservative, I’ve got your back.

Original Content

Narrative work is by far my favorite. Click the TV for short films, sketches, and web series content I’ve made as Mean Bean Comedy. I also am a cast & team member of Charlotte’s ScrewUp TV and make videos as Waffle Chick.

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Silly Commercials

A quality video starts with good writing. The more time you put into the writing, the better the end product will be. A lot of people stop at “good enough,” but I like to push past that to “mildly better than good enough,” or even “GREAT.” Typically, I work with my team from Mean Bean Comedy on these projects.

This silly commercial, Zombie Beds: The Egg Test, was made in retaliation to Purple Mattresses’ notorious “we pass the egg test” videos. I’m pleased with the spectacle we brought to The Egg Test video. Elaborate costume and set design, custom-built props, carefully curated music choices, detailed special effects, and tight editing make for one of my favorite commercials I’ve had a hand in to date.

Our Queen City Comedy Experience: Now Are The Foxes Promo was loosely scripted on our end and ultimately improvised by the troupe on their end. Then, in editing, I stitched everything together to highlight the best and most humorous parts.

Goofy Music

My inner Weird Al and Biggie Smalls.

"Forklift" 🚧 (Fortnight Parody) 🏗️ Taylor Swift ft. Post Malone
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"Forklift" 🚧 (Fortnight Parody) 🏗️ Taylor Swift ft. Post Malone

Forklift: the unofficial parody for “Fortnight (feat. Post Malone)” by Taylor Swift, from ‘THE TORTURED POETS DEPARTMENT.’ Parody by Waffle Chick (Melanie Lech). 🚧 More of my parodies (playlist): https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLx2K89-R0zx9TAe-fLkVpZ5i_gVbwNpTA 🚧 Check out more of my comedy: YouTube: https://youtube.com/@wafflechick_ (you are here) Instagram: https://instagram.com/wafflechick_ Mean Bean (sketches, films, satire articles, comic strip): https://flowcode.com/page/meanbean Mean Bean YouTube: https://youtube.com/@MeanBeanComedy — — — — — 🚧 Listen to my real music (Melanie Penelope): YouTube: https://youtube.com/@melaniepenelope_ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/5Z5M6OBUfWNmxLUxprEdpy Instagram: https://instagram.com/melaniepenelope__ Facebook: https://facebook.com/melaniepenelopemusic TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@melaniepenelope_ Website: http://melaniepenelope.com All music links: https://flowcode.com/page/melaniepenelope — — — — — 🚧 All of my links (acting, music, comedy, multimedia portfolio, etc) in one place: https://flowcode.com/page/melanielech ^ if you only have the energy to click one link in this description, this is the holy grail — — — — — Lyrics: I’m not supposed to sneak in the bay But they forgot to lock the entry They won’t certify my driving it Just cause I wouldn’t get Lasik And I’m asthmatic (and have one arm) I saw the loading weight 5, but I’ll do 8 It barely wobbled I eased out of the lane And set that baby to full throttle Cause on the forklift Air’s a blur, no pressure Wind flying through my hair And rogue air compressors Slam into the soft drink shelves Back up, I busted 800 cans of Celsius There’s so much fizz You sent a warning truck But I scooped it up And sorted it with battery-powered alarm clocks I catapulted pallets up Like Roman oiling fire and rocks And I YouTubed how to use the gearshift (You YouTubed how to use the gearshift) I crushed you unloading a forklift (You crushed me- wait, what?) I crushed you (AHHHH!!) And on the forklift Air’s a blur, untethered Ram into the plumbing Pipes rupture, and shower Water on the hall floor Now I’m slip and sliding Shish kabobs are imminent With all these packages on the Prongs of the forklift Gaining speed, I surmise Ram into the bathroom Apologize, cover my eyes Say, “I didn’t see anything” I’m lying Somebody was peeing It was Matty Healy And I shoved you using the hydraulics (You shoved me using the hydraulics) I crashed through the wall on a forklift (You crashed through) I crashed through And I drugged you with Ambien tablets (You drugged me with- (snore)) That’s what you get for crossing Taylor Swift (I drugged you) No, I drugged you Callin OSHA, regulation’s gone There’s a lunatic mowing my front lawn Down in Florida, it’s par for the course But hedges are torn while the grass stays long Callin OSHA, cause now I want one I can never reach green beans in the store Put a helmet on, her hair’s way too long One more abrupt stop and she’ll crush crush crush you — — — — — The meTiculous Parody Department Parody by Waffle Chick (Melanie Lech) Vintage video overlay (motion background) by @aavfx — — — — — forklift,Fortnight parody,fornite parody,fortnite taylor swift music video,fortnight taylor swift post malone,forklift certified memes,forklift memes,Taylor swift parody,taylor swift memes,the tortured poets department,how to use a forklift,waffle chick comedy,melanie lech,weird al,weird al taylor swift parody,fortnight post malone,taylor swift and post malone,fornite taylor swift,fortnite lyric video,forklift parody song,blue collar comedy,blue collar memes,forklift compilation,forklift certification,comedy videos,funny music videos,ttpd,parody song,osha forklift meme,forklift certified meme,forklift operator meme, forklift certified meme explained,forklift meme gta #forafortnightchallenge #fortnight #parody #taylorswift #weirdal #postmalone
Mary, Did You Know? (Parody)
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Mary, Did You Know? (Parody)

Mary, Did You Know? (Parody) — Angel Gabriel makes a wrong turn in Bethlehem. Curse you, MapQuest!! Follow your two favorite archangels, Gabriel and Michael, as they travel to Earth to share an important word with an important woman (AKA the Theotokos) (AKA Mary), but apparently make a wrong turn in Bethlehem and end up visiting none other than Maurice, a guy you've never heard of or met. Follow them on their perilous journey of navigating Roman-era Judaean roads, and enjoy the divine mystery of improvisational song. You won't want to miss this! All the Wise Men are tuning in. Shepherd your loved ones over to this video. Call your Manger at your work and have him or her check out "Maurice Did You Know?" - hopefully coming to a radio station near you! This song is dedicated to normal babies everywhere. — — — — — — — — Chapters: 0:00 Intro 1:28 Song 4:57 Epilogue — — — — — — — — 💻 All web/social links: https://flow.page/meanbean https://linktr.ee/screwuptv ↓ ↓ ↓ ↓ ↓ ↓ ↓ ↓ ✉ Subscribe to our newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/d6986ead6d05/meanbeantimes ↑ ↑ ↑ ↑ ↑ ↑ ↑ ↑ ▶ https://meanbeancomedy.com ▶ https://facebook.com/meanbeancomedy ▶ https://instagram.com/meanbeancomedy ▶ @MeanBeanComedy — — — — — — — — 🎄 CREDITS 🎄 A Mean Bean Comedy and ScrewUp TV film by Melanie Lech 🎄 CAST 🎄 Angel Gabriel — John Bonds (https://www.instagram.com/imjohnbonds) Angel Michael — Alex Bradford Cobb (https://www.instagram.com/cobbzbadobbz) Maurice — PJ Barnes (https://www.instagram.com/plymouthjones) Angel Melanie — Melanie Lech (https://flow.page/melanielech) Ron — Baby Barnes Voice of Angel Gabriel — Zade Patterson (https://www.instagram.com/zadepatterson/) 🎄 INSTRUMENTAL 🎄 Musical Creations Karaoke 🎄 SPECIAL THANKS 🎄 Amelia Old & Old Everest Manor (https://linktr.ee/AmeliaOld) — — — — — — — — 🎄 LYRICS 🎄 Maurice, did you know That your baby boy Would one day drink some water? Maurice, did you know That your baby boy Would come from a mom and father? Did you know That your baby boy Would eat and sleep and poop? This child that you delivered Will soon grow a tooth Maurice, did you know? That your baby boy Will one day walk on dry land? Maurice, did you know? That your baby boy Will hold a block in his hand? Did you know- That your baby boy Would sneeze and crawl and cough? When you kiss your little baby You kiss the face of Ron Oh, Maurice, did you know? Oh, Maurice, did you know? He'll someday teethe You'll wash his ears He'll stare at someone's face He'll drink some milk His head will tilt He'll learn to read at an average pace Oh, Maurice, did you know? That your baby boy Shares a birthday with Humphrey Bogart? Maurice, did you know? That your baby boy Will run for 8th grade treasurer? (Will he win? - No.) Did you know? (Did you know?) That your baby boy Will someday eat some graham crackers? That sleeping child you're holding Is a sleeping child Maurice... Maurice, did you know? Maurice, did you know? That your baby boy... — — — — — — — — TAGS Mary, Did You Know? #marydidyouknow #parody #christmasmusic Pentatonix Carrie Underwood Kenny Rogers Wynonna Judd version new funny Christmas songs clean christmas parody music carols parodies Weird Al Yankovic cover Christian humor funny goofy christmas
Dial (Style - Taylor Swift Parody) 🧼 (T̶a̶y̶l̶o̶r̶'̶s̶  Lil Stinker's Version)
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Dial (Style - Taylor Swift Parody) 🧼 (T̶a̶y̶l̶o̶r̶'̶s̶ Lil Stinker's Version)

First time performing one of my parodies live! Style (Lil' Stinker's Version) AKA... "Dial." This was at the Queen City Comedy 1989 Taylor Swift Revue on Nov 16, 2023 at Stage Door Theater of the Blumenthal Performing Arts Center in Charlotte, NC. ScrewUp TV also performed our Wildest Dreams sketch. All links — https://flow.page/melanielech Comedy videos — https://flow.page/wafflechick Serious music — https://flow.page/copperheadcurls Dial (Style by Taylor Swift Parody) Lyrics by Lil Stinker AKA Melanie Lech Midnight You come and pick me up, no headlights My mailbox Is down, your car alarm is goin’ off 3x2, oh It’s been a while since you have had your tags renewed (2002) Now we’re flying down the street, the guy Flattens down a cat and flips a jeep and I Say, “Oh my gosh you’re so bad” You’ve got a 5G WWE match on your Lite And I’ve got a crushed-up cheese stick wedged under my thigh And as we go swerving down Tryon I think inside I hope no one tries to dial I hope no one tries to dial 911 You’ve got those gangrene sunscreen allergy hives And I’ve got that thing my teeth that’s been there since last night And when we pull up, we truly clear rooms every time We really could use some Dial We really could use some Dial So it goes He can’t keep his wild eyes off my mole (mmm) Traffic cone Blaze through lights and work construction zones (oh yeah) I said I heard, oh Your stomach gurgle Did you eat the cheese stick from the car? (It had gotten hard) He says I had to cause I Do what bad boys do and I Say I know I’m not a bad boy, but can I have a bite of the cheese stick as well? You’ve got that Weasley bro dirt on your nose and a case of pink eye And I’ve got that glandular issue that makes me perspire And you’ve got alfredo sauce on your shirt, it’s been there since 5 The smell makes it hard to drive The smell makes it hard to drive I’ve got that open-wound piranha bite and it really hurts And you’ve got that pilgrim hat fright and a tight little skirt (Stop taking my clothes Harry!) Can’t keep the windows up even if we tried We really could use some Dial I hope no one tries to dial 911 Just take a bath (oh) Just take a bath (oh) Or take a cab (oh) (Use some Dial) You’ve got an iPad doodad blocking the blind Spot, We’ve got that dreamy feeling other than the slime This vehicle looks like it belongs in a rubbish pile We really could use some Dial I hope no one tries to dial (911, what’s your emergency?) #taylorsversion #style #parody 🧼 Taylor Swift Parody — Dial
Jell-o (Adele Hello Parody)
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Jell-o (Adele Hello Parody)

Because not all angst comes from breakups. Jell-o (Adele Hello Parody) Rewrite by Melanie Lech I know that this song has impacted a lot of people and is very meaningful to them, and so I’m going to ruin it for you today. Hello It’s me I was wondering if after all these years you’d finally clean All your dishes In the sink That spatula’s been there since August And Christmas is in a week Hello Why is there raw meat Dried up beside the toaster And a dirty baking sheet? You know the trash can Is three feet Away from where you left it Wouldn’t take much energy And coffee makers are for coffee So can you explain to me Why there’s Jell-o on the outside? It’s oozing down the left and right Do I really, have to, tell you that’s foul But when I go to, wipe it, up with a towel And there’s Jello on the other side Like a breeding ground for parasites Let me tell you it, hits me Hits the heart in my chest Cause I can’t, think clearly When my apartment’s a mess ~Apple core~ Hello, how are you Not aware that half our fridge is full of week-old bags from Hardee’s I know Their lunch bag deal, Which comes with two burgers, a fry, a drink, & a pie, Is a value, such a steal but When I ask you to save me one And I open up the bun And there’s jello on the inside (inside) Gag reflex triggers like it’s dynamite (Is this why I’m single?) I thought, before that, We were living in filth, then My Hardee’s, made it To the far window sill Hello from the outside (outside) I was just a passerby (this is why I’m single) I’d tell you, I'm sorry, To bring your day to a halt But when it comes down, to it It was my roommate’s fault, Roommate’s fault Ooooohh, roommate’s fault Ooooohh, roommate’s fault Ooooohh, roommate’s fault That’s why there’s more... Jello on her side (are you kidding me?) I must've cleaned a thousand times (this is all your mess you did all of this) And told you, I'm, done with (do they know that?) Living in your mess (did you tell them that?!) Cause I can’t always be Buried in stress from all this (HAVE THEY SEEN YOUR ROOM?) Jello on the outside (LOOK AT THIS!) At least I can say that I've tried (SHE HAS DONE NOTHING 4 THIS HOUSEHOLD) To take care of, it so (You’re a liar! You’re a lying…) We don’t get flies or ants (look at her bathroom!) But I care so I’ll, give you One more second chance Apple core MANY THANKS TO iBieberLove14 for the instrumental (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W0smSyLu-LQ). Also many thanks to my favorite skillets Sami and Nic. No copyright infringement intended. https://www.facebook.com/thespartanchannel/ https://soundcloud.com/melanie-lech/ https://accidentallytragic.wordpress.com/ Hello Adele Parody Hello Adele Cover Hallo Adele Rewrite Hello Parody Hello Cover Hello Rewrite Jell-o Jello Adele Parody Melanie Lech thespartanchannel the spartan channel
I Just Wanna Live Forever (Zayn/Taylor Swift Parody)
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I Just Wanna Live Forever (Zayn/Taylor Swift Parody)

Worlds collide as the duality of man sets itself forth before you. On the one hand, a man, fearful of his own demise and fruitlessly attempting avert it. The other? A woman, doing her damnedest to leave this mortal coil. Who will win this out? The germaphobe or the adrenaline junkie? Only watching the full video will allow you to decide. — — — — — — — — 💻 All web/social links: flow.page/meanbean ↓ ↓ ↓ ↓ ↓ ↓ ↓ ↓ ✉ Subscribe to our newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/d6986ead6d05/meanbeantimes ↑ ↑ ↑ ↑ ↑ ↑ ↑ ↑ ▶ https://meanbeancomedy.com/ ▶ https://meanbeanenquirer.com/ ▶ https://facebook.com/meanbeancomedy ▶ https://instagram.com/meanbeancomedy ▶ https://rizzle.tv/u/meanbeancomedy @MeanBeanProductions @MeanBeanProd @MeanBeanComedy — — — — — — — — I Don't Wanna Live Forever Parody by Zayn & Taylor Swift Directed by Melanie Lech. Lyrics (by Melanie Lech & Alex Bradford Cobb): Oh, oh... Been sittin's eyes wide open by reinforced walls feeling so small It's just off in the distance like death is lurking for my fall Baby, baby, they call me crazy Giardia, lysteria, can't live too safely I hear them talkin', and they're plannin' something They can also read your brain I just wanna live forever Instead of dying in pain Rock climb, hike, or knit--I'd never I'm always seeing some kind of danger Until I run back home (oh) I'm always seeing some kind of danger Until I run back home (oh) I'm always seeing some kind of danger Until I run back home [Purple]: I'm hangin' eyes wide open and I got ten things stuck in my spine Wonder if I could dodge a bullet after I drink a bottle of wine? Oh Fire breatha' Gas station pizza Then I might start a fight, viva la vida Adrenaline rushin', I have bulletproof skin But only with bullets, it's a shame I don't wanna live forever Cause old people are boring and lame Bungee jump, bike, or shiv--whenever I'm always craving some kind of danger I won't go back home (oh) I'm always craving some kind of danger I won't go back home (oh) I'm always craving some kind of danger I won't go back-- [Purple]: I've been doing crack in all the nicest places [Frankie]: Call me crazy, but I think I'm shaking [Purple]: Tattoo on my butt and now I can't erase it [Frankie]: Volcanoes, tornados, and hurricanes [Purple]: I've been datin' dads, I met 'em all on Craigslist [Frankie]: My heart is thumping, what am I becoming? [Purple]: If I had the red button I would press it [Frank]: What is happening to me? [Both]: I just wanna live forever / I don't wanna live forever Instead of dying in pain / Cause old people are boring and lame Ride a bike or knit--oh, never / Bungee jump, bike, or shiv--whenever I'm always seeing some kind of danger / I'm always craving some kind of danger Until I run back home (Oh) / No I won't go back home (Oh) Until I run back home (Oh) / No I won't go back home (Oh) Until I run back home (Oh) / No I won't go back home (Oh) Until I run back home (Oh) / No I won't go back home (Oh) Until I run back home (Oh) / No I won't go back home [Purple]: I just wanna jump out of a plane [Frankie]: I wanna go back home [Purple]: No, I won't go back home
Please Stay Home For Christmas - Eagles Parody (Audio)
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Please Stay Home For Christmas - Eagles Parody (Audio)

— — — — — — — — 💻 All web/social links: flow.page/meanbean ↓ ↓ ↓ ↓ ↓ ↓ ↓ ↓ @MeanBeanComedy ↑ ↑ ↑ ↑ ↑ ↑ ↑ ↑ ▶ https://meanbeancomedy.com ▶ https://facebook.com/meanbeancomedy ▶ https://instagram.com/meanbeancomedy ▶ https://rizzle.tv/u/meanbeancomedy ✉ Subscribe to our newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/d6986ead6d05/meanbeantimes — — — — — — — — Please Stay Home for Christmas (Please Come Home for Christmas AKA The Eagles Christmas song parody) Lyrics (by Melanie Lech): Bells will be ringing – the fire alarm Oh, what a Christmas to flee from harm The turkey's gone, we're past amends We won't let Suzie ever cook again Meyers will be screamin', "Cut the lights!" Oh, "If she pulls up, everybody hide." Please stay home for Christmas, please stay home for Christmas If you end up with us, just spare the sides Failed operation (ah-ooh-ah), what in tarnation? (ah-ooh-ah) There was a mole on the inside You're such a priss Doug, yeah, top 3 worst cous' We're tired of hearing you blab that she's your bride. ("Big whoop, I left Barbara in Statesville.") She got the Hellman's on all the pie. ("Why was it in this bin?") Cool Whip containers are versatile. ("Ok, that one is not my fault.") ("Everything's your fault.") She burnt the cranberries, don't ask me how I'm off the nice list starting right now... [Guitar solo] Ooh, she'll be gone tomorrow, and I can't wait ("I'm right here") ("Go away") To get a do-over Christmas dinner plate Merry Christmas!!!! Instrumental by Party Tyme Karaoke Channel

Scripts & Screenwriting

The foundation of a good video is a good script. I have a knack for writing scripts around production budget (ie. no flamethrowers if you’ve only got $35 to spend on props) without sacrificing the funny.

 

Often, folks also hire me to shoot these projects, so you can see samples of my writing come to life in the silly commercials section of my portfolio or on my external social channels. More samples available upon request.

Funny Web & Email Copy

Here are some samples of me being hilarious via the written word. See more samples of my writing on my writing page.

I tailor my copy to the sense of humor that suits your brand and customer base best.

Memes for Biz

In the 21st century, the world runs on memes. Though I’d argue that the real gold shines in my personal repertoire, here are some of my most popular professional creations. (Well, the AMC one was truly just because that’s how I feel about AMC’s popcorn… but nevermind that.)

It’s crucial when using memes for marketing to only use copyright-free images to avoid legal consequences. This can make it a little harder to keep things funny and topical. I look at it as a challenge to really bring my A-game in finding creative roundabout solutions.

I’ve worked for the creator of Meme Market and Laffly.

It’s comedy!

Alex Cobb, Cobbservations

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