22 Funny Zoom Backgrounds
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Let's face it: staring at the same blank walls and blurred backgrounds during video calls gets old fast. After countless meetings where the most exciting thing was someone's cat walking across their keyboard, maybe it's time to shake things up.
Funny Zoom backgrounds are like that friend who always knows how to break awkward silence. They give you instant personality, spark conversations, and sometimes save you from explaining why your living room looks like a tornado hit it.
At Notta, we don't just do audio to text conversions and take AI meeting notes, we love to laugh as well. Here are 22 backgrounds that'll turn your next meeting memorable (and maybe get you a few extra smiles along the way).
Classic Memes & Internet Culture
1. The "This is Fine" Dog
You know the meme: everything's literally on fire, but the cartoon dog just sits there with a coffee cup saying "this is fine." This background speaks to anyone who's ever had to explain why three different systems crashed during the quarterly review.
Sometimes the most honest thing you can do is admit that yes, everything's falling apart, but you're still here with your coffee.
2. Distracted Boyfriend Meme
Become the center of workplace drama with this classic meme background. It's perfect for those moments when you're trying to focus on the meeting but your mind keeps wandering to lunch plans.
3. Nicolas Cage Collage
Watch your colleagues' reactions as they see Nicolas Cage's funny faces scattered across the screen. It's perfect for adding some surreal humor and livening up conversations about everyone's favorite Cage moments.
This background raises questions nobody asked but everyone secretly wants answered.
4. Bohemian Rhapsody Queen Zoom background
Step into Freddie Mercury's legendary boots and become the rock god your coworkers never knew they needed. Your colleagues will either start humming "We Will Rock You" or wonder when you got so mysteriously cool (spoiler: it was the lighting).
5. Peeping Cat
Nothing says "I'm being watched" quite like a curious cat head poking down from your ceiling tiles during the quarterly review. This background creates the perfect mix of adorable and slightly creepy that'll have everyone checking their own ceilings for fuzzy spies.
TV Shows & Movies
6. The Office Conference Room
Channel your inner Dunder Mifflin conference room background. It's got that perfect combination of corporate and comedy that makes everyone feel like they're part of the world's best workplace mockumentary.
7. Friends Central Perk
Hang out with the gang in the iconic coffee shop where everyone spent way too much time despite having actual jobs. This cozy background makes every meeting feel like you're just catching up with friends over coffee (even when you're actually discussing compliance procedures).
8. Game of Thrones Iron Throne
Rule your kingdom of spreadsheets from the most contested seat in Westeros. This Game of Thrones background adds serious drama to budget discussions. Winter might be coming, but at least your quarterly projections are looking good.
9. Star Trek Enterprise Bridge
Take command of your next team meeting from the most famous spaceship in TV history. The Star Trek bridge background makes every status update feel like you're exploring strange new worlds.
10. Simpsons Living Room
Join the longest-running animated family for your next call from their iconic living room. The familiar couch and TV setup creates an instantly recognizable and comforting backdrop. Great for adding some animated charm to your day (and maybe inspiring a few "D'oh" moments).
11. Breaking News Studio
Turn every announcement into breaking news with this professional news studio background. Works especially well for delivering those "we need to talk about the coffee situation" moments.
Professional & Fancy
12. The Oval Office
Nothing says "I'm ready to nail this budget meeting" like conducting it from the most powerful office in America. Swap your kitchen table setup for the presidential desk and see how quickly people start taking your quarterly projections seriously. You might even find yourself unconsciously straightening your posture.
13. Luxury Yacht
Why join from your home office when you could be calling in from your private yacht? This fancy boat background suggests you're living your best life while still handling business. Perfect for those moments when you want to pretend your biggest concern is whether to anchor near Monaco or the French Riviera.
14. Luxury Penthouse
Join your meetings from what appears to be a million-dollar penthouse with floor-to-ceiling windows and modern furniture. This upscale background suggests you've made it big and are graciously taking time out of your glamorous lifestyle to attend this team check-in.
Weird & Wacky
15. Prison Cell
Sometimes meetings really do feel like doing time. This prison cell background lets you lean into that feeling while getting a few laughs. It's perfect for those mandatory training sessions or budget reviews that nobody really wants to attend. At least now you can visually represent how you feel about the situation.
16. Toilet/Bathroom Scene
Ever wanted a bathroom break without leaving your meeting? This quirky toilet background has you covered (and raises so many questions). When you're hiding from a tedious discussion, this background will ensure your meetings are filled with uncomfortable humor.
Use with extreme caution during client calls.
17. Funeral Dance Meme Scene
Join the legendary Ghanaian dancers and become part of the internet's most iconic send-off ceremony. Sometimes you just need to lean into the dramatic feeling that this is the end of your free life outside of work.
Pop Culture & Nostalgia
18. Metro Goldwyn Mayer
Replace the famous roaring lion and become Hollywood's newest star. You're literally the face of the entertainment industry now, which makes discussing printer toner feel surprisingly cinematic. Just try not to actually roar during the serious parts (though clearing your throat is totally acceptable).
19. The Lord of the Rings
Become Middle-earth's most unlikely hero, which honestly feels pretty accurate when you're carrying the weight of this quarter's impossible deadlines. This epic fantasy poster background makes every meeting sound like a quest report from the front lines of Mount Doom.
20. Men’s Health Magazine Cover
Ever dreamed of being a cover star? Now's your chance with this magazine cover background that puts your face on the front page. Strike a pose, flash your best smile, and get ready for your close-up. Your colleagues will be asking for autographs in no time.
21. Wheel of Fortune
This background turns every team meeting into a game show where everyone's trying to solve the mystery of how to stay productive in pajama pants. Bonus points if you start asking people to "buy a vowel" when they're being unclear about project timelines.
22. Super Mario World
Join your Zoom call like it's 1985 with this classic video game background. Feel like a kid again as you manage your meeting like Mario handles the Mushroom Kingdom. It's just another power-up, and this background puts a nostalgic smile on everyone's faces.
How to Change Your Zoom Background
Most video platforms make it pretty simple to upload custom backgrounds. Just remember to test your new background before the big presentation (you don't want to discover your green shirt makes you look like a floating head during the weekly marketing meeting).
Click on your profile picture and select “Settings.”
In the left menu, choose the “Background & Effects” tab.
Under the “Background” tab click the + icon and select the image from your computer.
And there you go! Your background is now set.
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