One common element is the unexpected. Like when a teacher makes a silly mistake in class, it catches everyone off guard and is funny. For example, if a math teacher forgets how to solve a simple problem they just taught.
Unexpected events. For example, when a teacher makes a silly mistake during a lesson. It could be a wrong answer to a simple question or a failed demonstration like the science experiment gone wrong I mentioned before.
One common element is unexpected behavior. Like someone doing a strange dance or exercise routine. Another is when animals are involved, as I mentioned before with the parrot. Also, funny conversations between strangers can make for a great subway story.
Accidental misunderstandings can be a big part of funny landlord stories. Say a tenant asks for a new lock and the landlord thinks they mean a different kind of 'lock' like a hair lock. So he shows up with a bunch of wigs. Also, the landlord's idiosyncrasies. If a landlord has a strange hobby like collecting old doorknobs and insists on showing them to every new tenant, it can lead to some really funny situations. It makes the landlord seem like a character out of a sitcom.
Mistakes are common. Like one person tripping while trying to look cool in front of their crush. Another element could be miscommunication, for example, sending a text with the wrong meaning and it leading to a funny situation. Also, unexpected events, like a surprise date that goes completely wrong but still ends up bringing the couple closer.
Often, the interaction between the local wildlife and people is a common element. For example, monkeys causing chaos in the streets or birds stealing food. Another element could be the cultural misunderstandings that lead to humorous situations, like a foreigner trying to understand a very specific local custom and getting it all wrong.
Often, there are mix - ups. For example, someone might order flowers for their partner but the florist delivers them to the wrong address. Pets can also be a common element. They might interfere with the Valentine's Day plans in a funny way. And of course, people's own mistakes while trying to be romantic, like burning the dinner they were cooking for their loved one.
One common element is the strong sense of community. People in the ghetto often know each other well, so when something funny happens, like a neighbor's clumsy attempt at fixing a car and getting covered in grease, everyone is there to see it and laugh. Another is the resourcefulness. For example, if there's a broken bench and someone tries to fix it with duct tape and old boards in a really odd way that doesn't work but looks funny. Also, the local characters, like the old man who always tells tall tales, can be a source of funny stories when his stories go awry in a humorous way.
Well, misunderstandings are quite common. For instance, my siblings once thought that our parents were getting them a puppy for Christmas. They both started preparing for it in their own ways. One was making a doghouse out of old boxes, and the other was saving up his allowance to buy dog toys. But in the end, it was just a big misunderstanding as there was no puppy. Their disappointed yet comical faces were really something. Also, silly bets can be a part of it. They might bet on who can jump higher or run faster around the house and the loser has to do something funny like sing a silly song.
One common element is the presence of ghosts or spirits of former students or teachers. Another is strange noises like creaking floors or slamming doors. Dim lighting or flickering lights are also often in these stories.
One common element is an old or abandoned part of the school. For example, an attic that has been locked for years or a cellar that nobody uses. Another element is a tragic event in the school's past, like a student's death or a fire. And often, there are strange noises or apparitions that are associated with these things. For instance, the sound of footsteps in an empty hallway or the sight of a figure in a school uniform that vanishes when you look closer.