Word for a very short and extremely funny story

Comedy. A comedy can be a long and very funny story, whether it's in the form of a play, a novel, or a movie. For instance, 'Pride and Prejudice' by Jane Austen has many comical elements and is a fairly long story that amuses readers with its witty dialogue and humorous situations.

Joke. A joke is a very common word for a short funny story. It is usually short and aims to make people laugh by presenting an unexpected or humorous situation.

Another characteristic is simplicity. They often have a simple plot that can be easily understood. A short and simple situation like the snail getting mugged by turtles is easy to grasp and the absurdity of it is what makes it funny. The humor doesn't rely on complex setups or long explanations. Just a quick and simple scenario that tickles your funny bone.

Well, here's one. A chicken walks into a library and goes up to the librarian and says, 'Book, book, book!' The librarian gives it a book and it walks out. That's a short and funny one for you!

A humorous anecdote. It's a short and often funny account of an event or incident.

They are brief. Usually, just a few sentences can tell the whole story. For example, 'A frog wanted to be a prince. He kissed a lot of things but just got warts.' It gets to the funny point quickly without a lot of build - up.

A guy goes to the doctor. 'Doctor, I keep thinking I'm a moth.' Doctor says, 'I think you need a psychiatrist, not a doctor.' Guy says, 'Yes, I know.' Doctor asks, 'So why did you come here?' Guy replies, 'Well, your light was on.'

A skeleton walked into a bar and said, 'Give me a beer and a mop.'

A very funny short story typically has elements like a unique premise, funny wordplay, and a fast-paced plot that keeps the reader engaged and laughing throughout. Also, having characters with quirky personalities can add to the humor.

Sure. Here's one. A magician was walking down the street and turned into a grocery store.