What are some good examples of funny short stories?

Consider this one: 'Bird pooped, car owner fumed. A very relatable and somewhat comical situation for any car owner who has had the misfortune of a bird using their vehicle as a toilet.

One example is 'The Day the Cat Wore Shoes'. It's about a cat who decides to put on shoes one day and the hilarious chaos that ensues as it tries to walk around the house. Another is 'The Magic Toilet'. In this story, a boy discovers that his toilet has some very strange and funny magical powers.

A bee went to the doctor. The doctor said, 'You don't look so well.' The bee said, 'I don't feel well. I keep making honey all day long.' The doctor said, 'Well, you are a bee.' The bee replied, 'Yeah, but it's really tiring.' Also, a ghost was feeling lonely so it went to a party. But when it got there, it just passed through the walls and no one could see it. It was really disappointed. So it decided to haunt the party instead. It made some spooky noises and everyone ran away. It was then happy that it got some attention.

There was a story of a couple who went on a hiking trip. The man was always getting lost even with the map. His girlfriend found it hilarious but also a bit annoying. As they finally reached the top of the mountain, the man took out a small box and said 'I may get lost easily, but I will never lose my way to your heart.' It was so romantic and made up for all the funny mistakes along the way.

A lesser - known but still very funny public domain short story is 'The Stolen White Elephant' by Mark Twain. The way Twain describes the search for the elephant and all the chaos that ensues is quite hilarious. Also, 'The Lady, or the Tiger?' by Frank R. Stockton has an element of mystery and humor in the way it presents the dilemma at the end.

A couple was having a passionate moment in the kitchen when the smoke alarm went off because they accidentally left the toast in the toaster for too long. It was a mix of passion and panic as they ran around trying to turn off the alarm while half - dressed.

The story of 'The Tortoise and the Hare' is a good one. The hare's overconfidence and the tortoise's slow but steady progress create a funny and moral - filled story.

One funny short story could be about a clumsy chef who keeps making hilarious mistakes in the kitchen.

One funny short story could be about a person who gets lost in a strange town and has all sorts of hilarious misadventures trying to find their way back.

One example could be from the works of Mark Twain. His short stories like 'The Celebrated Jumping Frog of Calaveras County' are full of humor. The way he describes the characters and their antics is really funny.