There was a situation where a writer wrote a short story and posted it on a small online platform. A big-name publisher then released a book with a very similar plot. The writer sued, and during the trial, it came out that one of the publisher's editors had come across the online story. The publisher tried to downplay it, but it was clear they had some liability. It's funny because the publisher should have known better. They ended up having to pay damages to the writer.
The case of the 'Rugrats' cartoon. An artist claimed that the character of Angelica was based on her own likeness and sued for copyright infringement. It was a wild claim as the Rugrats characters are so distinctively drawn in their own style. But it shows how some people will try to find any connection to claim copyright. In the end, the claim was dismissed, but it made for an interesting story.
Some of the comical plays by Shakespeare, like 'The Comedy of Errors', can be considered as a source of funny stories. The mix - ups and misunderstandings in the play create a lot of humorous situations. And because Shakespeare's works are in the public domain, you can freely use the stories within them for various non - commercial or even some commercial purposes as long as you follow the proper rules.
Well, there's the story of the Christmas play at a local church. One of the kids playing an angel got so nervous that instead of saying his lines, he started singing 'Jingle Bells' at the top of his lungs in the middle of the serious scene. Everyone in the audience burst out laughing. It was quite a memorable moment.
There was a fundraising concert where the lead singer of the local band forgot the lyrics of their most popular song. Instead of panicking, he started making up the silliest lyrics on the spot. The audience found it so funny that they donated even more money than expected for the cause. It was a great example of how an unexpected mishap can turn into a successful fundraising moment.
One interesting story was about a Soviet school. The teacher asked the students to write an essay about their future. One student wrote that he wanted to be a potato farmer. When the teacher asked why, he said that potatoes were very important in the Soviet diet, and he wanted to make sure everyone had enough. His simple and practical answer made the whole class laugh.
One funny story is about a pioneer who thought he could tame a wild horse by just talking to it gently. He stood there for hours chatting away to the horse, which just stared at him blankly. Eventually, the horse ran off, leaving him looking rather silly.
There is a story about a comet that was thought to be on a collision course with a small asteroid. Scientists were all worried, but then at the last moment, the comet just passed by the asteroid like it was playing a game of tag. It was a relief and also a very funny event in the eyes of those observing it, as it was like the cosmos was having its own little adventure.
One interesting story is about a building with a large glass facade. The architect wanted it to be a modern and sleek design. But on the first sunny day after it was built, the reflection from the glass was so strong that it melted a small part of the neighboring building's plastic siding. It was quite a shock for everyone involved, but also a reminder of how important it is to consider all factors in architecture.
One time, a lady was in a hurry and sprayed her hairspray instead of perfume. She wondered why she smelled like a can of chemicals all day. Another story is that a man tried to make his own perfume by mixing different household cleaners. Needless to say, it smelled awful.
One story is about Hilbert. He was giving a lecture and got so carried away with his mathematical explanations that he started writing on the blackboard over his own previously written equations without realizing it, creating a chaotic mess of formulas but still managing to convey his brilliant ideas.
Well, in one story, Athena was visiting a mortal artist. The artist was trying to paint a portrait of her but kept getting her features all wrong. First, he made her nose too long, then her eyes too small. Athena, instead of getting angry, made the paintbrush move on its own to correct the mistakes, which made the artist jump in surprise and then laugh at his own folly.