What other funny opening lines can be used for a story?

Once upon a time, there was a potato that could talk. And it wasn't just any potato. It was a potato with a French accent and dreams of becoming a famous singer.

One funny opening line could be 'Once upon a time, in a land not too far away but with really strange smelling cheese, there lived a frog who thought he was a prince, but everyone else thought he was just a very confused amphibian.'

One great opening line could be 'In a world where the sun never set, the people had forgotten the beauty of the stars.' It immediately sets an unusual and somewhat mysterious setting that makes the reader wonder why the sun never sets and what that means for the people. It also creates a contrast between the sun and the stars, which can be explored further in the story.

Another funny opening could be 'Once, in a place where the trees grew upside - down and the rain fell upwards, a young boy named Timmy tried to catch the raindrops with his hands, only to end up with soggy shoes on his head. It was a world full of topsy - turvy rules, and Timmy was about to embark on an adventure he could never have imagined.'

A great opening line is 'The old house at the end of the lane had always been there, but no one really knew what secrets it held.' This kind of line makes the reader wonder about the secrets of the house and draws them into the story. It gives a sense of mystery and a touch of the unknown.

How about 'The wind howled through the desolate streets, carrying with it a sense of foreboding that chilled everyone to the bone.' This type of opening line sets a mood right away. The use of the howling wind and desolate streets gives an atmosphere of something not quite right. It makes the reader curious as to what is causing this feeling of foreboding and what might happen in this setting.

One could be 'The howling wind outside was the only sound, but it felt like it was carrying a dark secret.'

The moon was full, but its light couldn't penetrate the thick fog that had swallowed the old, decrepit mansion at the end of the lane.

A classic opening line might be 'He opened the door to find her standing there, a vision of beauty that took his breath away.' This line is straightforward and gets right to the point of the encounter that could lead to a love story. For a more poetic approach, 'Among the sea of faces, her face was the one that called to his soul from afar.' It gives a sense of destiny and a deep, almost spiritual connection right from the start.

One good opening line could be 'The old house stood at the end of the lane, its broken windows like empty eye sockets.' This immediately sets a spooky and mysterious mood, making the reader wonder what secrets the house might hold.