10 Hilarious King & Toilet (Throne) Moments to Rule Your Day
From royal kings to everyday dads, everyone has their moments on the throne, whether it’s ruling the land or just trying to make it to the bathroom in time. This Father’s Day, we’re looking back at the funniest, most memorable moments involving kings on thrones, men and dads navigating the world of toilets.
Grab your Eco Cheeks’ bamboo toilet paper, get comfortable, and enjoy some of the best (and funniest) throne moments in history and pop culture!
1. Oh the scene!! - Daddy Day Care (2003)
Moment: Eddie Murphy’s character, Charlie Hinton, juggles the chaos of parenting, including managing kids' bathroom antics. There's a funny moment where Charlie faces the reality of bathroom duties with humor.
Why It’s Memorable: This dad is literally the "king" of his own chaos at home, with bathroom humor thrown in for extra comedic effect.
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2. No. 2’s - Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery (1997)
Scene: Austin Powers finds himself in a bathroom battle, and it culminates in a humorous moment where Austin demands, "Who does No. 2 work for?"
Why It’s Memorable: The film is filled with classic toilet humor, especially the moment that has been quoted countless times.
Iconic Line: "Who does No. 2 work for?!"
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3. The Royal Wipe - Coming to America (1988)
Moment: The first scene of the film sets the stage for just how funny it's going to get for the next hour or so, as a young Eddie Murphy turns 21 years old in the film as the son of the King of Zamunda, making him the heir to the throne. A smattering of caretakers assist him in brushing his teeth and wiping him after a morning bowel movement, with no privacy.
Why It’s Memorable: The royal routine makes for hilarious, over-the-top moments, showcasing the oddities of having everything done for you.
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4. Beans & Franks - There’s Something About Mary (1998)
Scene: Ben Stiller’s character has a disastrous encounter with a zipper while getting ready for his date with Cameron Diaz. The chaos escalates when he’s forced to get help from his date’s father before heading to the ER to deal with his injury.
Why It’s Memorable: This scene is pure toilet humor at its best, with Ben Stiller at his awkward, embarrassing best. The royal “throne” moment in this case is filled with farce, making it hilarious and unforgettable.
Iconic Line: "What’s the matter with you? That’s the most ridiculous thing I’ve ever heard!"
5. Stereo sound toilet break - Naked Gun (1988)
Scene: Frank Drebin, played by Leslie Nielsen, forgets he's wired with a microphone during a press conference. He excuses himself to the bathroom and proceeds to loudly relieve himself while whistling and singing, all while the press conference continues live on TV.
Why It’s Memorable: The awkwardness of the situation, combined with Frank Drebin’s deadpan humor, makes this one of the most unforgettable bathroom moments in film.
Iconic Line: "What’s that sound? That’s me! That’s me!"
6. Letting off a bomb - Lethal Weapon 2 (1989)
Scene: Danny Glover’s character, Roger Murtaugh, faces a morning toilet routine that turns deadly when he discovers a bomb attached under his toilet.
Why It’s Memorable: The absurdity of trying to finish a bathroom break while facing a bomb under the toilet adds high tension to a typical bathroom moment. The humor comes from the life-or-death situation paired with Murtaugh’s casual, somewhat blasé attitude and a bathroom full of cops and bomb squad.
Iconic Line: "I’m getting too old for this."
7. What best friends are for - Dumb and Dumber (1994)
Scene: Jeff Daniels has the most infamous toilet scene, involving a ridiculous and memorable bathroom mishap. It’s gross, funny, and has become a classic in the realm of bathroom humor.
Why It’s Memorable: Lloyd Christmas’s bathroom break is pure slapstick comedy, filled with physical humor that takes bathroom accidents to an extreme.
Iconic Line: "I’ve got to go to the bathroom... BAD."
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8. Best Father-Son Moment - Big Daddy (1999)
Scene: Julian desperately needs to use the bathroom, but Adam Sandler’s character can’t seem to get him there in time. The situation becomes both funny and chaotic as Julian’s bathroom needs clash with their quirky father-son dynamic, going to the toilet on the outside of a fancy restaurant that wouldn’t let them use the toilet.
Why It’s Memorable: It’s a classic dad moment, showing how the little things in life (like toilet time) can become a hilarious bonding situation when dads are involved.
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9. Toilet Paper Crisis! - Along Came Polly (2004)
Scene: Ben Stiller’s character, Reuben Feffer, is on a date with Jennifer Aniston, and while in her apartment, he faces the nightmare of needing the toilet, only to realize there’s no toilet paper. The situation escalates hilariously as he’s left with a ferret and nowhere to turn.
Why It’s Memorable: The cringe-worthy situation and Ben Stiller's perfect comedic timing make this bathroom disaster both awkward and hilarious.
Iconic Line: "I need toilet paper. There's none."
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10. The Iron Throne – Game of Thrones (TV Series)
Moment: The Iron Throne isn’t just a symbol of power, it’s also incredibly uncomfortable! In the world of Game of Thrones, King Joffrey Baratheon, Robert Baratheon, and others have been depicted sitting on this iconic seat, symbolizing their rule over the Seven Kingdoms. However, the iron-made throne might be as difficult to sit on as some of the more uncomfortable toilet seats we’ve experienced.
Why It’s Memorable: While it’s not exactly the bathroom kind of throne, the uncomfortable nature of the Iron Throne makes for some funny comparisons between ruling the kingdom and dealing with the daily grind of bathroom time.
From legendary kings to everyday dads, bathroom moments are a universal part of life. Whether on the royal throne or dealing with the messy realities of parenting, these iconic moments show us that even the most powerful figures can have some comical, humbling moments when it comes to the bathroom. And what better way to celebrate Father’s Day than with a nod to these hilarious “throne” moments?
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