Consider this one: 'Bird pooped, car owner fumed. A very relatable and somewhat comical situation for any car owner who has had the misfortune of a bird using their vehicle as a toilet.
Well, 'Tried yoga. Fell over.' is quite funny. You can just picture someone attempting a difficult pose and then tumbling down. It shows how things don't always go as planned, especially when we try new and challenging activities like yoga.
A man went to a psychiatrist and said, 'Doctor, I keep thinking I'm a deck of cards.' The psychiatrist replied, 'Sit over there. I'll deal with you later.' This story is funny because of the double meaning of 'deal with' and the absurd situation of the man thinking he is a deck of cards.
One could be 'Sunset, beach, love, lost, found, hope, joy, new.'
Moonlight reveals death. It's a simple yet spooky 4 - word story. Just the image of the moonlight shining on something dead creates a sense of horror.
One example is 'The Day the Cat Wore Shoes'. It's about a cat who decides to put on shoes one day and the hilarious chaos that ensues as it tries to walk around the house. Another is 'The Magic Toilet'. In this story, a boy discovers that his toilet has some very strange and funny magical powers.
A bee went to the doctor. The doctor said, 'You don't look so well.' The bee said, 'I don't feel well. I keep making honey all day long.' The doctor said, 'Well, you are a bee.' The bee replied, 'Yeah, but it's really tiring.' Also, a ghost was feeling lonely so it went to a party. But when it got there, it just passed through the walls and no one could see it. It was really disappointed. So it decided to haunt the party instead. It made some spooky noises and everyone ran away. It was then happy that it got some attention.
Witty. When a funny story is full of clever remarks, intelligent humor or quick - thinking jokes, we can say it is witty. A witty story often shows the creativity of the storyteller in coming up with unexpected and humorous ideas.
There was a story of a couple who went on a hiking trip. The man was always getting lost even with the map. His girlfriend found it hilarious but also a bit annoying. As they finally reached the top of the mountain, the man took out a small box and said 'I may get lost easily, but I will never lose my way to your heart.' It was so romantic and made up for all the funny mistakes along the way.
A lesser - known but still very funny public domain short story is 'The Stolen White Elephant' by Mark Twain. The way Twain describes the search for the elephant and all the chaos that ensues is quite hilarious. Also, 'The Lady, or the Tiger?' by Frank R. Stockton has an element of mystery and humor in the way it presents the dilemma at the end.