What makes a Readers Digest story funny?

Sure. There was a story in Readers Digest about a man who tried to train his cat to fetch like a dog. He would throw a small ball, but the cat just stared at him blankly every time. One day, he threw the ball and it accidentally landed in a fishbowl. The cat immediately jumped in and chased the ball around the bowl, splashing water everywhere. It was hilarious.

A memorable one is about a family that went on a camping trip. They set up their tent near a river. In the middle of the night, they heard strange noises. It turned out to be a raccoon that had found their food stash and was having a party. The family watched in amazement as the raccoon tried to open different containers with its little paws.

The ghost stories in Readers Digest are often unique because they are usually based on real - life experiences or at least inspired by them. So they have a sense of authenticity that other fictional ghost stories might lack.

A memorable one could be the hunter who brought the wrong ammo. He thought he had his regular bullets but when he finally had a clear shot at a large buck, he fired only to find out his ammo was blanks. The buck just stared at him for a moment and then ran away. It was both frustrating and funny for the hunter.

Well, I remember one where a pet mouse got loose in the classroom. The girls were screaming and jumping on their desks while the boys were trying to catch it. It was total chaos but also really funny. The teacher was trying to restore order but couldn't stop laughing either.

The simplicity. Readers Digest Short Stories are easy to read and understand. They can be read in a short amount of time, which is perfect for people with busy schedules.

A memorable one could be the story of a woman who accidentally wrapped up her cat as a present. She was in such a hurry to get all the presents wrapped that she didn't realize until she heard meowing from under the tree. Her family was very surprised when they opened the 'present' to find a very confused cat.

Well, there was a story where an office had a prank war going on. One person put salt in the sugar bowl in the break room. When another colleague made their coffee and took a big sip, their face was priceless. It led to a series of other pranks like changing the ringtones on each other's office phones to really loud and embarrassing songs. It made the office environment both chaotic and really fun.

There are countless funny stories in Readers Digest. One might be about a dog that accidentally chased its own tail thinking it was a strange little creature. Another could be a story of a man who mistook his neighbor's car for his own and tried to unlock it for ages before realizing his mistake.

The relatability. Most of the stories in 'Readers Digest Best Stories' are based on real - life experiences or situations that many people can identify with. For example, stories about dealing with family problems or achieving personal goals. This makes the readers feel a connection with the characters and the stories, and they can draw inspiration or lessons from them.