History Main / BallsGag

* Music/{{ACDC}}'s song "Big Balls" is about large ballroom dances: how else could you comprehend "she" having "big balls"?

--> "I don't want anyone touching the balls after that. I don't want anyone rubbing them, you know, [[OhCrap uh]], putting any air in them. To me those balls are perfect..."

--> "I don't want anyone touching the balls after that. I don't want anyone rubbing them, you know, [[ThatCameOutWrong uh]], putting any air in them. To me those balls are perfect..."

* Played with on an episode of ''[[Series/LateNight]] with Creator/JimmyFallon'': a game invited a player to identify a rebus puzzle, and he guessed "Tickle My Balls". Turns out the answer was actually [[UnexpectedlyObscureAnswer "Play My Sports"]].
* A rare RealLife example: Tom Brady was at a nationally-televised news conference discussing allegations that the New England Patriots had used under-inflated footballs during their conference championship game, making the need to talk about his balls very unavoidable. Being the quarterback he is...
--> "I don't want anyone touching the balls after that. I don't want anyone rubbing them, you know, [[OhCrap uh]], putting any air in them. To me those balls are perfect..."

* A notable obstacle of the TV show ''[[Series/{{Wipeout2008}} Wipeout]]'' are the "Big Balls", a series of four, red, inflated balls that contestants must bounce across. Given that they are the show's official mascot, the co-hosts are aware of the potential for ball-related wordplay.
** Lampshaded when John remarks, "Oh, you and your [[TropeNamer ball gags.]]"

* DukeNukem is known for, among other things, bragging that "I've got balls of steel!" But thanks to pranks including a sondboard of Duke quotes, including [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5ZRCGKwWgC8 one memorable incident]] where "BALLS BALLS BALLS BALLS BALLS" cropped up repeatedly, this kind of humor has become a staple. Doesn't help that [[Creator/JonStJohn Duke's voice actor]] [[ApprovalOfGod thinks it's]] [[ActuallyPrettyFunny hilarious]].

* Music/{{ACDC}}'s song "Big Balls" is about large ballroom dances.

* ''WesternAnimation/TheSimpsons'': Principal Skinner was trapped in a bag of dodgeballs, so he summoned the school's hamster Nibbles and commanded him to "chew through my ball sack".

-> -- [[Series/SaturdayNightLive Pete Schweddy]]

'''Eddie:''' No, but this does. ([[GroinAttack Kicks Smartass in the groin]])

* ''Series/SaturdayNightLive'' had a "Delicious Dish" sketch (a parody of dull public radio talk shows) in which Pete Schweddy (Creator/AlecBaldwin) discussed his bakery's holiday foodstuff, "Schweddy Balls". They can also be sent in a "Schweddy Ball sack" in time for Christmas.
* ''WesternAnimation/SouthPark'': Chef's ImageSong "Chocolate Salty Balls (P.S. I Love You)" ''runs'' on this.

* The memetic line from the [[Creator/VinceOffer Slap Chop]] ad? "You're gonna love my nuts." The Spanish version of the ad has a similar joke involving the word "huevos" ("eggs", but another slang term for testes too).

* A show of joy (i.e. "having a ball")

As such, the word "balls", along with other slang terms for the testicles (such as "nuts", "family jewels", etc.), are often used for [[DoubleEntendre innuendo]] -- often resulting in a case of ThatCameOutWrong. Especially if the size of said balls are in play too.

* ''VideoGame/{{Pokemon}}'': In the Japanese versions, the "Nugget" item (a piece of gold with a high selling price) was known as the "Kin no Tama", literally "golden ball." Unfortunate implications arise when you become aware that "golden ball" is a Japanese slang for the testicles, and the thought of a stranger giving a 10 year old their "golden balls" becomes quite hilarious.

Not to be confused with [[UsefulNotes/{{BDSM}} actual ball gags.]]

* Done on ''Film/WhoFramedRogerRabbit'' in a SubvertedRhymeEveryOccassion format.

* Done on ''Film/WhoFramedRogerRabbit'' in a SubvertedRhymeEveryOcassion format.

* In ''{{Yaiba}}'', there's an arc dedicated to a quest for the "Legendary Orbs" ([[DragonBallZ And before you ask, they're not orange]]). The heroes are mugged by the revived monk Benkei who shouts "If you want to proceed, give me your balls!!" Cue to embarassed looks and [[TheSmurfettePrinciple Sayaka]] says "Oh No!! I don't have balls!!". Not amused, Benkei [[DemonHead corrects them]].

* A formal gathering

* Creator/DavidLetterman's "squirrel jokes" on ''Late Show'' often involve this. The straight version would be "You know how I can tell it's autumn in New York - in Central Park I saw a squirrel gathering nuts." Leading to:
-->"Sunny today, isn't it? You won't believe this, in Central Park I saw a squirrel putting sunblock on his nuts."

* A slang term for [[FreudWasRight a portion of the male anatomy]].

As such, the word "balls", along with other slang terms for the testicles (such as "nuts", "family jewels", etc.), are often used for [[DoubleEntendre innuendo]] -- especially if the size of said balls are in play too.

As such, "balls", along with other slang terms for the testicles (such as "nuts", "family jewels", etc.), are often used for [[DoubleEntendre innuendo]] -- especially if the size of said balls are in play too.

* The memetic line from the [[Creator/VinceOffer Slap Chop]] ad? "You're gonna love my nuts."

* Having guts (i.e. "having balls", "[[BallsOfSteel balls of steel]]")

* WesternAnimation/SouthPark: Chef's ImageSong "Chocolate Salty Balls (P.S. I Love You)" ''runs'' on this.

As such, "balls", along with other slang terms for the testicles (such as "nuts", "family jewels", etc.), are often used for [[DoubleEntendre innuendo]] -- especially if the size of said balls are in play too. Often leads to a case of ThatCameOutWrong.