One of the popular Augusta National funny stories involves a golfer who tried to show off a new trick shot. He aimed at a very difficult angle but ended up hitting the ball into a nearby bush. His caddy had to search for the ball for ages while the golfer just stood there sheepishly. There was also a situation where a player's pants split right in the middle of his swing. He had to finish the hole while trying to hold his pants together, which was really funny.
A well - known story is that of a golfer who mistook a rake for his club. He picked it up and was about to swing when he realized his mistake. It was hilarious to see the look on his face. Another famous one is when a bird landed on a player's ball right before he was about to hit it. The player was so startled that he jumped back and the bird just sat there looking at him.
Well, there was a time at Augusta National when a squirrel decided to run across the green just as a player was lining up a putt. The player got so distracted that he completely missed the putt and then chased the squirrel around for a bit, much to the amusement of the onlookers. Also, a group of amateur players once got lost on the course. They ended up in an area that was supposed to be off - limits and were escorted out by some very confused groundskeepers.
There's the tale of the lost village within a national park. Long ago, there was a small village in what is now the park. An epidemic wiped out most of the villagers, and the rest disappeared mysteriously. Now, some visitors say they can hear faint voices and see shadowy figures in the area where the village once stood. It's as if the past still lingers there in a very unsettling way.
One of the most well - known national forest scary stories is about the cursed tree. There is a particular large, old tree in a certain national forest. People say that if you touch it, you will be haunted by nightmares. Many who have ignored the warning claim to have seen terrifying apparitions in their sleep and even during their waking hours in the forest. It has become a feared landmark in that forest. There are also stories of a spectral wolf pack. They are said to roam the forest at night, their eyes glowing yellow. Hunters have reported seeing them but when they aim their guns, the wolves disappear.
A well - known story is when Kobe was shooting around before a game. He made a bet with a ball boy that if he missed his next three - pointer, he would give the ball boy his shoes. Kobe missed, and true to his word, he took off his shoes right there and handed them to the astonished ball boy.
One of the well - known stories is about Tchaikovsky. He was a very superstitious composer. Once, he believed that if he didn't start his composition on a certain day, he would have bad luck. So he rushed to start a new piece even though he wasn't fully prepared, and ended up with some very interesting and unexpected musical ideas which was quite funny in a way.
One well - known story is about a traveling violinist. He was on a train and started to play his violin softly. A little boy nearby was so fascinated that he asked if he could try. The violinist let him. The boy made the most awful screeching sounds but was so happy. The violinist just smiled and said it was a new 'experimental' piece of music.
Stalin was once at a military parade. A young soldier got overly excited and accidentally saluted in a very exaggerated way. Instead of getting angry, Stalin chuckled and said something to the effect of 'That's the kind of enthusiasm we need, but maybe a bit more controlled next time'. His reaction was a pleasant surprise to those around him as it was a departure from his usually stern image.
A famous ghost funny story is that of a ghost in an old inn. This ghost was fond of changing the flavors of the ale in the barrels. So, sometimes customers would order a normal ale but get a taste of something completely unexpected like cherry - flavored ale. There was also a ghost in a castle who would make the suits of armor clang together in a comical rhythm as if they were dancing.
One great story is about Ellen DeGeneres. She pranked her entire studio audience by making them believe that they had all won a trip to Hawaii. When they were all excited, she then revealed it was just a prank, but then actually gave them all a small gift as a consolation. It was a really funny and kind - hearted prank.
A famous one is about a bird that got loose during a show. It flew around the stage and interacted with the actors in the most unexpected ways. The actors had to work around it and it became a memorable and funny moment.