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

There was a time when Teddy Roosevelt was giving a speech outdoors. Mid - speech, a small dog wandered onto the stage. Instead of getting flustered or having the dog removed, Roosevelt simply paused, patted the dog, and then continued his speech as if nothing had happened. His ability to handle the unexpected in such a laid - back way was quite humorous.

A story about a phantom boatman is also quite famous. It is said that there was once a boatman who had an accident on the waters around Roosevelt Island. His spirit is now seen on moonlit nights, rowing a phantom boat near the shore. It's a spooky sight for those who are out late at night.

The story of Marilyn Monroe's ghost is very well - known. Given her star status and her past connection to the hotel, it's no wonder that her apparition is often mentioned in the context of the Roosevelt Hotel's ghost stories.

The story of Teddy Roosevelt's post - presidency safari in Africa is really interesting. He went on this big game hunting trip but also had a scientific aspect to it. He brought back a lot of specimens for study. Also, his early days in politics when he was a reformer in New York City are great stories. He fought for better living conditions for the poor. And of course, his famous 'Speak softly and carry a big stick' policy which influenced American foreign policy at the time.

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.