They often involve unexpected events. For example, like when you plan a perfect picnic and then it starts to rain heavily but you end up having a great time huddled under a tiny umbrella, sharing stories and laughing. Another characteristic is the element of self - deprecation. When you can laugh at your own misfortunes, like tripping in public but seeing the humor in it.
There was a time when I got lost in a new city. I was so stressed at first. But then I asked for directions from a very old lady. She started giving me directions in the most convoluted way, using all kinds of strange gestures. By the time she finished, I was more confused but also amused. I ended up finding my way somehow while still chuckling about that encounter.
Well, every bad time is like an ingredient for a bad story. When you have 100 of those bad times, they pile up and each can be turned into a story of its own. For example, if you have 100 days of being late to work and getting scolded, each day can be a different bad story about your bad time at work.
Once, my friend asked for a simple trim. But the hairdresser got distracted and cut off way too much on one side. It looked like a lopsided bowl. She had to wear hats for weeks until it grew out a bit.
Once, my friend ate a whole bunch of garlic cloves for a dare. His bad breath was so strong that when he talked to our teacher, the teacher actually took a step back! It was hilarious.
One time my roommate tried to cook a simple meal but ended up setting off the smoke alarm. The kitchen was filled with smoke and the food was completely charred. He just stood there looking confused while I was running around trying to open all the windows to let the smoke out.
Bad funny stories often involve someone making a fool of themselves. Like when a person tries to do something they're not good at in a very public way and fails spectacularly.
There was this one roommate who thought he was a great dancer. He would randomly start dancing in the middle of the living room, often knocking things over. One time he knocked over a lamp while doing his crazy dance moves and just laughed it off while I was left to clean up the mess.
Sure. If you fail 100 exams, each failure is a bad time and can be a bad story. You can talk about how you didn't study enough for one exam, or how the questions were too hard in another. Another example is if you have 100 bad dates. Each date can be a story of awkward conversations, or not getting along with the other person.
Once, I was all dressed up for a job interview. As I was about to leave the house, a bird pooped right on my head. I had to rush back in, wash my hair, and ended up being late for the interview. But looking back, it was quite a funny and unlucky start to the day.