15 really funny short stories

Yes. One couple divorced because the wife was allergic to the husband's cologne. He refused to stop wearing it, and she couldn't stand being around him because of her allergic reactions. So, they divorced over a scent. It's a strange but funny reason.

You can find them in some joke books. There are many collections specifically dedicated to short and hilarious stories. For example, 'The Big Book of Funny Stories' might be a good start.

Sure. Once a man went to the doctor and said, 'Doctor, I think I'm a bell.' The doctor was puzzled and asked, 'Why do you think that?' The man replied, 'Because when I touch my head, I go ding - dong!'

The short story 'How Much Land Does a Man Need?' by Leo Tolstoy also has some interesting moments. Although it's more of a moral - centered story, the peasant's thoughts and actions can be seen as somewhat comical. For example, his greed - driven race to mark out as much land as he can, which is humorously tragic in a way.

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

Online platforms like short story websites are great sources. For example, some user - generated content websites have a lot of really funny short stories shared by people all around the world. These stories can range from silly situations to clever wordplay.

Sure. A man goes to the doctor. He says, 'Doctor, every time I drink coffee, my right eye hurts.' The doctor says, 'Well, maybe you should take the spoon out of the cup.'

There was a duck who went into a store and asked the clerk, 'Do you have any grapes?' The clerk said no. The next day, the duck came back and asked again. The clerk got angry and said, 'No, and if you come back and ask again, I'll nail your webbed feet to the floor!' The duck left. Next day, the duck came back and asked, 'Do you have any nails?' The clerk said no. Then the duck asked, 'Good. Do you have any grapes?'

Yes. There was a parrot that learned to mimic the phone ringing. One day, it started 'ringing' while the owner was in the shower. The owner rushed out thinking someone was calling. It was quite a scene.

The unexpected twists in the stories make them interesting. For example, when a dog chases a cat, but instead of the cat running away, it starts chasing the dog back. It's these kinds of sudden changes that catch the reader's attention.