Character reactions. When the victim of the bully doesn't react in the expected way. Maybe instead of crying, they make a joke or a clever comeback. Or when other characters around witness the bully's actions and react in a way that is unexpected, like a bystander using humor to defuse the situation and make the bully look foolish.
Surprise is a key element. For example, when the victim turns the tables on the bully in an unexpected way. Just like in the story where the kid gives the bully a hot - sauce filled sandwich instead of a normal one.
The contrast. When there is a sudden shift from a happy or normal situation to something going wrong in a silly way. For example, a person all dressed up for a party, but then slips on a banana peel right at the entrance of the party hall. The embarrassment and sadness of ruining the entrance is contrasted with the hilarity of the fall.
Funny Saturday Stories are made interesting by the element of human error. Picture this: on a Saturday, you're supposed to meet your friends at a new coffee shop. You think you know the address, but you end up at a completely different place. And when you finally find the right place, your friends have all drawn mustaches on their faces to tease you. The combination of these little mistakes and the reactions to them makes for a great funny story.
Surprise is a big element. Like when you expect one thing to happen and then something completely different and frustrating occurs. For example, if you're all set to go on a picnic and then it starts pouring rain right when you step outside. It's frustrating but also has that element of surprise that makes it funny.
The unexpectedness. For example, in the story of the man wearing the same socks, no one expected someone to be so persistent about such a strange thing. That's what makes it funny and interesting.
Surprise is a big element. For example, in a story when a person who seems very serious suddenly does something completely unexpected like a prim and proper lady suddenly dancing a wild samba in the middle of the street. It catches you off - guard and makes you laugh.
The reaction of the person being harassed also matters. If they overreact in a comical way or are very calm about a really strange form of harassment, it adds to the humor. Say, if someone is being harassed by a bunch of squirrels stealing their picnic food and they start talking to the squirrels like they are naughty children, that's hilarious.
One element is the unexpectedness. For example, when an animal shows loyalty in a way that surprises us. Like a cat that stays by the side of its sick owner instead of running away as we might expect. Another is the perseverance involved. If a person is loyal through tough times, like a friend who stays loyal to someone who has made mistakes and is being shunned by others.
Surprise is a big element. For example, when you think you've lost something forever and then suddenly realize it was right in front of you all along. That unexpected moment of realization makes it funny.
The unexpected mood swings are a big part. For example, one moment they're super excited about a simple thing like a flower, and the next moment they might be completely indifferent or even negative towards it. It's this sudden shift that catches people off - guard and can be quite humorous in a way.