What are some of the most well - known funny taoist stories?

A well - known story is when Kobe was shooting around before a game. He made a bet with a ball boy that if he missed his next three - pointer, he would give the ball boy his shoes. Kobe missed, and true to his word, he took off his shoes right there and handed them to the astonished ball boy.

One of the well - known stories is about Tchaikovsky. He was a very superstitious composer. Once, he believed that if he didn't start his composition on a certain day, he would have bad luck. So he rushed to start a new piece even though he wasn't fully prepared, and ended up with some very interesting and unexpected musical ideas which was quite funny in a way.

One well - known story is about a traveling violinist. He was on a train and started to play his violin softly. A little boy nearby was so fascinated that he asked if he could try. The violinist let him. The boy made the most awful screeching sounds but was so happy. The violinist just smiled and said it was a new 'experimental' piece of music.

Stalin was once at a military parade. A young soldier got overly excited and accidentally saluted in a very exaggerated way. Instead of getting angry, Stalin chuckled and said something to the effect of 'That's the kind of enthusiasm we need, but maybe a bit more controlled next time'. His reaction was a pleasant surprise to those around him as it was a departure from his usually stern image.

A famous ghost funny story is that of a ghost in an old inn. This ghost was fond of changing the flavors of the ale in the barrels. So, sometimes customers would order a normal ale but get a taste of something completely unexpected like cherry - flavored ale. There was also a ghost in a castle who would make the suits of armor clang together in a comical rhythm as if they were dancing.

One great story is about Ellen DeGeneres. She pranked her entire studio audience by making them believe that they had all won a trip to Hawaii. When they were all excited, she then revealed it was just a prank, but then actually gave them all a small gift as a consolation. It was a really funny and kind - hearted prank.

A famous one is about a bird that got loose during a show. It flew around the stage and interacted with the actors in the most unexpected ways. The actors had to work around it and it became a memorable and funny moment.

One well - known funny story is about a CIA gadget that was supposed to be super - secretive. It was a tiny camera hidden in a pen. But during a mission, the agent accidentally clicked the pen too many times and took dozens of pictures of his own pocket. When he finally realized what was happening, he had used up all the film (back when film was used) and had no evidence to collect from the real target.

President John F. Kennedy also had his funny moments. There was a story where he made a joke during a press conference. He was able to handle the pressure of the press with humor, which endeared him to the public. His charm and quick - witted humor were part of what made him so popular. His ability to laugh at himself or the situation around him made for some memorable moments.

One more is about Queen Elizabeth II. She was visiting a school once, and a little boy asked her if she lived in a castle like in fairy tales. She replied with a twinkle in her eye that her castle was a bit more like a very large old house with a lot of staff to keep it clean. Her down - to - earth response was really endearing and funny.