During the reception, Irish weddings often have a ceilidh, which is a traditional dance. At one wedding, the dance floor was a bit slippery. So when the fast-paced dances started, people were slipping and sliding all over the place. Couples were holding onto each other tightly to keep from falling, and it looked like a comical version of an ice-skating rink rather than a dance floor. It was a great source of laughter for everyone.
In some Irish weddings, the couple might include a bit of their family's superstitions. One couple had a horseshoe at their wedding for good luck. But during the photo session, the groom accidentally dropped the horseshoe and it hit the bride on the foot. She yelped in pain but then started laughing, saying that the horseshoe must have been giving her all its luck at once. The whole incident made for a very funny and memorable moment at the wedding.
A common funny thing at an Irish wedding is the toasts. Sometimes, a drunk relative will start telling a long, rambling story during the toast that has nothing to do with the couple but is hilarious. For example, an old aunt might start talking about how she chased a leprechaun as a child instead of talking about the couple's love story.
Another funny incident can be when bank employees accidentally mix up the names of customers. I know a story where a Mr. Smith was called Mr. Johnson and vice versa for a whole day. They had to redo some transactions and apologize a lot, but in the end, everyone just had a good laugh about it. Mistakes like these can make for some really funny bank stories.
When people start playing games at a BBQ, like a water balloon fight. And then someone accidentally throws a water balloon at the grill, causing a big hiss and steam cloud. Everyone panics for a second thinking the grill is exploding, but it's just the water hitting the hot coals. Another funny thing is when a dog manages to steal a piece of meat from the grill and runs away with it, leaving everyone chasing after it.
A customer once mistook the relaxation music for a lullaby and started snoring really loudly during a facial. It was so embarrassing for the staff but also quite funny. The other customers couldn't help but chuckle.
In ophthalmology, sometimes patients bring in the most unusual eyewear for repair. I heard of a case where a patient brought in a pair of glasses that had been taped together with so much duct tape that it looked like a strange art project. The optician had a hard time not laughing while trying to figure out how to fix it.
One funny thing is when the TV in the hotel room has a mind of its own. I was trying to change the channel and it just kept switching back to a soap opera no matter what I did. Another is when you open the mini - bar and find the strangest items like pickled eggs or some really old - fashioned candies.
One funny thing is when a girdle is mis - sized. Like if it's too big, it might keep falling down. I knew someone who wore a girdle that was too large for her at a wedding. She had to keep pulling it up during the ceremony, which was really embarrassing but also quite funny in hindsight.
In a marriage, sometimes the way a couple argues can be funny. For example, my neighbor couple once had an argument about what to have for dinner. They started making really exaggerated points about pizza vs. burgers, and they ended up making each other laugh instead of being angry.
One funny thing is when a customer falls asleep while getting their hair dyed. They wake up with a strange color on part of their hair because they moved in their sleep. For example, a guy once woke up with bright pink patches on his head instead of the planned blonde.
The funniest thing could be when a dog gets loose in the supermarket and starts chasing after the meat department guy. It's chaos but also very funny to watch. The poor guy was running for his life while the dog was just having the time of its life.
A funny thing could be when a bird decides to take a bath in the puddle of soapy water at the car wash. It flaps around all soapy and makes a real mess but also a really funny sight.