What are some of the funniest New York stories you know?
One funny story is about a taxi driver in New York. A tourist got in and gave him an address that was actually a famous landmark that was just a block away. The driver, with a straight face, drove around the block slowly and charged the tourist a normal fare, all while the tourist was none the wiser.
What are some elements that make a New York City story the funniest?
Surprise elements for sure. Like when you expect one thing to happen and something completely different occurs. For example, seeing a fancy businessperson slipping on a banana peel on a busy sidewalk in Manhattan. It's unexpected and that makes it funny.
What are some of the funniest maritime stories you know?
There was a captain who had a parrot on his ship. The parrot would mimic the captain's orders. One day, when the captain shouted 'All hands on deck!', the parrot repeated it so many times that all the sailors were running around in circles not knowing which 'order' was the real one. It led to a lot of chaos and laughter on the ship.
What are some of the funniest dental stories you know?
A man went to the dentist with a toothache. When the dentist checked, he found a small piece of popcorn kernel stuck between his teeth for weeks. The man had no idea how it got there. It was really funny.
What are some of the funniest snowman stories you know?
I heard of a snowman that was built near a pond. A duck came along and thought the snowman was a new kind of strange 'creature'. The duck waddled around the snowman quacking in confusion, which was quite hilarious.
What are some of the funniest landlord stories you know?
A landlord once accidentally locked himself out of the building while doing an inspection. He had to call a locksmith and wait outside in the rain for an hour. All the tenants were peeking out the windows, giggling at his misfortune.
What are some of the funniest butterfly stories you know?
There was a time when a butterfly flew into a barber shop. It landed on the barber's comb. The barber was so surprised that he just stood there for a moment. The customers were all amused by this unexpected visitor. Then the butterfly flew around the shop, making everyone laugh as it dodged the scissors and razors in a comical way. This went on for a few minutes until it finally flew out.
What are some of the funniest bread stories you know?
A little girl once tried to make a bread that would look like her pet dog. She used a lot of creativity with the dough, and though it didn't really look like the dog, it was so cute and funny that her parents took pictures.
What are some of the funniest orthodontist stories you know?
A patient once fell asleep during a long orthodontic procedure. And when he woke up, he thought he was at a different place entirely. He started asking the orthodontist if he was in a spaceship because of all the strange tools around him. The orthodontist found it really funny and had to gently bring him back to reality.
What are some of the funniest cop stories you know?
I know a story where a cop was doing a routine patrol in a park. He saw a man sitting on a bench with a big bag. When he went to check, it was full of squirrels. The man thought he was rescuing them from a construction site but didn't realize it was illegal. The cop had to explain the situation and help release the squirrels back into the park properly. It was really funny to see the man's face when he realized his mistake.
What are some of the funniest mosquito stories you know?
Well, in a hot summer day, I saw a mosquito trying to bite a lizard. But the lizard's skin was too tough for it. The mosquito kept poking around and the lizard just looked at it like it was the silliest thing ever. It was quite a funny sight.