A well - known funny Newfoundland story is about a family that decided to have a big outdoor party. But as soon as they set up everything, a flock of seagulls came and stole most of the food. The family's shocked and then amused reactions made it a great story to tell.
One popular story is about a Newfoundland man who tried to build a boat in his backyard. But he ended up building it so big that it got stuck between two trees and couldn't be moved. His attempts to free it were quite comical.
There's a story about a group of Newfoundland hunters. They were out in the woods and got lost. Instead of panicking, they started making up wild stories about the forest spirits guiding them. They ended up finding their way back while still laughing at their made - up tales.
One of the stories is about how the people of Newfoundland welcomed the stranded passengers. They opened their homes and hearts, providing food, shelter and comfort to those who were suddenly in a difficult situation due to the 9/11 attacks.
In Newfoundland, there was a small village where the local postman had a really funny habit. Every time he delivered a letter to an old lady, he would do a little dance at her doorstep. The old lady always looked forward to his visit not just for the letters but also for the entertainment.
There was a Newfoundland that loved to 'help' with gardening. Every time the owner planted a new flower, the dog would dig it up again, thinking it was a game. The owner was exasperated but also found it really funny in hindsight.
A popular joke: Why is the doctor so angry? Because he has no patience. For a popular funny story, there was a man who tried to train his dog to play poker. He spent weeks teaching it the rules. Finally, when he invited his friends over to play, the dog just sat there and stared at them. When the man asked why, the dog said, 'How can I play? You guys haven't dealt the cards yet!'. It was hilarious. The story has been passed around a lot.
There's a story about Salman al - Farsi. He was very intelligent and resourceful. One day, he was trying to explain a complex religious concept to some people. He used such simple and funny analogies that everyone understood immediately. For example, he compared the concept to a camel's caravan where each camel has a role to play, just like every individual in the community has a role in following the religious teachings. His unique way of teaching was not only effective but also made people chuckle.
Stephen Hawking was known for his great sense of humor. He once made a bet with another scientist about a scientific discovery. When he lost the bet, he paid up in a very public and humorous way, showing that even the most brilliant minds can have a fun side and engage in friendly competition.
A very popular one was when a celebrity tweeted a picture of themselves with a really bad haircut they got as a joke. They said 'Decided to let my 5 - year - old niece be my stylist today. Big mistake!' It went viral. Another is a tweet from a mom who found her toddler had drawn all over the walls with a permanent marker. She tweeted a picture and said 'My little Picasso strikes again. Time to repaint the whole house.' This also got a ton of attention.
There's a story where a Mormon missionary was trying to learn the local language for his mission work. He mispronounced a very important religious term and instead said something that meant 'funny - looking elephant'. The people he was talking to were very confused at first but then found it really funny. This story has been shared as a humorous example of language mishaps during missionary work.
A popular one is about a woman who thought she was buying a normal sized plant online. When it arrived, it was huge, like it could fill half of her living room. She posted pictures of herself standing next to this giant plant, and it was hilarious.
One popular story is about a preacher who accidentally sat on his hat right before starting the sermon. When he stood up, his hair was all messed up and he looked like he had just been through a storm. The congregation had a good laugh.