Have you ever asked someone how they are and they reply with, “living the dream!? “Living the dream” is a common reply people give when someone asks how they’re doing.
People use this phrase to mean they’re living the life they love- it could mean they’ve got their dream job, dream car, house and whatever it’s they’ve longed for.
However, people also often use this expression sarcastically and funnily, which could mean they’re not living the dream.
And if you’re not prepared, you may find yourself wondering why people are laughing and wondering what to say in reply.
So, in this article, I’ll be helping you with 20 funny responses to “living the dream!”
20 Funny Replies to “Living the Dream”
When people are humorous and sarcastic with this phrase, the best response is to find something funny to say also.
Some of these responses include: ‘wow! I see’, ‘aww! You should keep dreaming, then’, ‘live on’, ‘the American dream?’ and many more. Below I’ll be discussing more funny responses.
- Wow! I see
- Aww! You should keep dreaming, then
- Live on!
- The American dream?
- You’re missing a lot over here
- No wonder you are never available
- Wake up! Man
- You sure don’t look it
- Wow! That’s lovely
- Aww! I’m happy for you
- You must be in heaven now
- We should throw a party then
- Congratulations!
- I love it, keep living
- You don’t know what you missing here
- Can I join you?
- Indeed you are!
- I want to be like you
- Now, I’m jealous
Wow! I See
Sometimes it might be difficult to identify sarcasm, therefore, leading you to respond wrongly.
However, if you ask your friend how they’re and they reply with, “living the dream,” when you know truly they’re not, this is a reply you can use.
This response shows you just want to play along with them when they’re trying to be sarcastic or funny.
Aww! You Should Keep Dreaming, Then
This is another fun way you can reply to your friend or someone who says they’re living the dream when you ask how they’re doing.
When you know the person is being humorous with the phrase, you should tell them to keep dreaming just for fun too.
Live On!
This is another funny response you can give when someone tells you they’re living the dream.
It’s a good reply to someone who’s being sarcastic with their reply. And you can as well give this reply to a friend or colleague when you want to be funny, irrespective of whether they’re funny or not.
“Live on!” is an encouraging statement. So, you can use this reply sarcastically to sound like you’re encouraging the person.
The American Dream?
Every American loves and wants the American dream. So, you can give this response to someone who says they’re living the dream to create some humor.
This is a question intended for fun. You’re asking to know if it’s the American dream they’re living or something else.
Usually, this is a rhetorical question that intends to get some laughter out of the speaker. But, they could provide some answers and keep the conversation going.
You’re Missing a Lot Over Here
This is another response you can provide when someone says they’re living the dream.
This is a funny response that intends to misinterpret the phrase. Of course, someone who’s living the dream is with you and not in the dream world.
But with this response, you intend for it to sound like they’re not in your part of the world. This response tells them that since they’re not where you are, they’re missing a lot.
No Wonder You Are Never Available
You can also give this response to tease your friend or colleague when they say they’re living the dream.
It’s a funny response that you can use, especially with someone you know who has not always been available.
Here, you’re teasing the person, making it sound like you believe they’re indeed living the dream and that’s why they’re not available to see you.
Wake up! Man
Wake up, man is another funny reply you can give when someone says they’re living the dream.
You’re letting them know that you know they’re joking with their response.
You Sure Don’t Look It
This is another fun way to reply to someone who says they’re living the dream. Usually, when someone says they’re living the dream, you’d expect that they look like it; probably look contented and have all they wish for.
But, when someone you know says they’re living the dream, and you can see that they’re not truly living the dream, you can give this reply to tease them.
In addition, you can also use this reply to tease your friend whom you know truly is living the dream but doesn’t look like it according to you.
However, this response can also come out rude, depending on your tone. So, even if you want to be sarcastic, you should mind your tone.
Wow! That’s lovely
This is another funny reply that sounds like you agree with them and are happy for them.
However, you can use the phrase sarcastically to reply to someone whom you know isn’t serious when they say they’re living the dream.
Aww! I’m Happy for You
This is another fun way of responding when someone says they’re living the dream whom you know isn’t.
If your friend is being humorous with their reply this is another way you can play along with them.
“Aww!” makes it more dramatic and fun.
You Must Be in Heaven Now
You can also tease someone who says they’re living the dream with this response.
This is a funny way of telling them that since they’re living the dream, then they should be living a life that’s like heaven.
Here, you’re telling them if truly they’re living the life, then indeed you should see it. It’s a response that tells them that you indeed know they’re joking or being sarcastic about living the dream.
We Should Throw a Party, Then
This is another funny response to give someone who says they’re living the dream.
When you ask someone that says they’re living the dream that you should throw a party, it sounds like an excited response.
Here, you’re making it sound like you’re congratulating them, that indeed living the dream is worth celebrating. However, they’d know that you’re only teasing them.
Congratulations!
“Congratulations” is another way you can respond to someone who says they’re living the dream.
It’s another fun way you can tease someone who says they’re living the life they want funnily.
This response is appropriate for someone you know who isn’t serious when they say they’re living the dream.
Here, you’re congratulating them to play along and make it seem like you’re happy for them.
I Love It, Keep Living
When you tell someone who says they’re living the dream that you love it, it sounds like you’re happy for them.
But, you can use this reply to tease them if you know they’re being sarcastic about living the life they want.
With “keep living” you’re encouraging them to continue with their sarcasm. It shows that you understand them perfectly.
You Don’t Know What You Are Missing Here
This is another way you can respond to someone who says they’re living the life they want.
It’s a reply that intentionally makes it look like they’re not in your part of the world since they’re living the dream.
Also, you can use this reply to tease them about them missing the things you’re enjoying. It’s a perfect response you can use to make your friend curious about what they could be missing.
Can I Join You?
Here you are playing along like you believe they’re living the life they want.
When someone says they’re living the dream, you can ask if you can join them just to tease them. Whether they’re being sarcastic or serious, this is a fun reply you can give.
It’s not that you intend to join them, it’s just a way of getting a good laugh from you both.
Indeed You Are!
This is another fun way of responding to someone who says they’re living the life they want.
“Indeed you are” is a sarcastic reply that tells them you know they’re joking about their response. It’s a good response to use with a friend or a colleague, or someone you’re quite familiar with.
So, you should use this reply with someone you know is joking, and preferably someone you know, so it wouldn’t sound insulting.
I Want to Be Like You
This is another way of responding to someone who says they’re living the dream.
It’s a funny reply that you can use to get some laugh out of your friend whom you know is being sarcastic. Also, you can give this response to someone who indeed is living the dream.
If you ask someone how they’re and they say, “living the dream” with all seriousness, you can jokingly tell them you’d like to be like them.
Here, you’d have to add some humor in your voice to show that you’re only teasing them.
Now, I’m Jealous
This is another funny response for someone who says they’re living the dream.
When you ask someone how they’re fairing and they reply “living the dream” with all seriousness, you can give this reply for fun.
Also, if the person is being funny with their response, you can use this response to make it sound like you believe them.
You should use this reply with humor in your voice.
And You Have Never Invited Me to Live It with You
This is another funny response for someone who tells you they’re living the dream when you ask them how they’re.
This statement sounds like you’re hurt, but your friend or whoever you’re responding to would understand that you’re only teasing them.
However, you should say this lightly, as someone might take you seriously.
Parting Words
Usually, people would use this phrase, “living the dream” with humor when someone asks them how they’re fairing.
So, having a funny response handy is important to the flow of the conversation. You can use any of these responses to tease a friend or colleague who’s being sarcastic when they say they’re living the dream.
Also, you can tease someone serious with their response to some of these phrases. You shouldn’t hesitate to have fun when you can.