Maybe it's the crazy characters and their hilarious interactions that make it funny.
Well, it could be the unexpected plot twists or the funny dialogues that keep us laughing. Sometimes, it's just the overall setting and the way the story unfolds that brings on the humor.
The unknown. In a horror hotel story, not knowing what is causing the strange noises or apparitions is terrifying. It could be a ghost from the past, a malevolent spirit trapped there, or something even more sinister.
It's probably because of the unique characters and their hilarious interactions.
Once there was a man who checked into the Heartbreak Hotel. He was so heartbroken that he started acting crazy in the lobby. The hotel staff, not knowing what to do, called the police. He ended up in jail for a night. But while in jail, he met an old friend who told him such hilarious jokes that he completely forgot about his heartbreak. By the time he was released, he was a changed man, ready to face the world with a smile.
Maybe it was his unique way of telling the story or the funny expressions and gestures he used.
Maybe the humor in it doesn't resonate with you. Graphic novels often have a specific style of humor that might be too niche or just not to your taste.
Well, the dub could be funny because of the unexpected twists in the dialogue or the way the characters' personalities are emphasized. Sometimes, it's just the chemistry between the voice actors that brings out the humor.
It could be that the authors of those funny library comics have a great sense of humor and know exactly how to tickle the readers' funny bones. Maybe they use satire or parody to make the comics amusing.
Perhaps the nurse found the way the baby interacted with its surroundings or the way it responded to certain situations really funny. Maybe it was a combination of the baby's innocence and the unique circumstances that made the story so amusing for the nurse.
Once, Elmo was staying at a hotel on Sesame Street. He accidentally got into the wrong room and found himself in Cookie Monster's room. Cookie Monster had so many cookies everywhere that Elmo slipped on a crumb and landed in a pile of chocolate chip cookies. Elmo was so surprised but then he and Cookie Monster had a great laugh and shared the cookies.
The fact that it inspired Stephen King to write 'The Shining' makes it very popular. King's book and the subsequent movie adaptations brought a lot of attention to the Stanley Hotel.