They often have unexpected endings. For example, in the story where a man thought his wife was deaf, the end where she actually heard him all along was a big surprise.
Well - known funny short stories usually contain some sort of humorous misunderstanding. Like in the story of the 'dam fish', the boy's innocent use of the term was misinterpreted by the pastor's wife as something vulgar. This kind of misunderstanding creates the comical effect. Also, they are simple enough to be easily understood and remembered, so people can share them and spread the laughter.
Well - known non - erotic novels often have complex characters. For example, in 'The Great Gatsby', the characters are full of contradictions and dreams. The story explores themes like wealth, love, and the American Dream.
Sure. There is a story about a magician who was walking down the street and turned into a grocery store. Another one is about a man who thought his wife was losing her hearing, so he stood behind her and said 'I love you' quietly. She didn't respond. He moved closer and said it louder. Still no response. Finally, he shouted it right next to her ear, and she turned around and said 'For the third time, yes, I would love to!'.
There's 'A Very Old Man with Enormous Wings' by Gabriel García Márquez. This story features a strange old man with wings who appears in a small village. People are both curious and cruel towards him. It's a magical realist story that makes you think about how we treat the different and the unknown. 'The Lady, or the Tiger?' by Frank R. Stockton is well - known too. A man is put in an arena and has to choose between two doors, behind one is a lady and behind the other a tiger. It leaves the ending up to the reader's imagination.
One characteristic is their ability to create a big impact in a small space. They usually have a clear theme. Take 'The Gift of the Magi' for instance. It's about selfless love and sacrifice, and it gets that message across very effectively in a short form. Also, they tend to use language very economically. Every word counts and is there for a purpose, as seen in Hemingway's short works.
There's a story where a man went to a casino to play blackjack. He was so distracted by a beautiful waitress that he made all the wrong moves. He thought he was winning but actually was losing terribly. His silly mistakes due to the distraction made it a funny gambling anecdote.
A well - known one is when he threw darts at youth team players. It was a really odd and not - so - nice behavior but in a way it became part of his 'eccentric' reputation. Another is when he got lost on his way to training. It's hard to believe a professional athlete could get lost on the way to training, but with Balotelli, it seems possible. He's just full of these strange and often humorous incidents.
Well, the story of St. Francis and the wolf is quite funny. In the story, a wolf was terrorizing a town. St. Francis went to the wolf and talked to it. Amazingly, the wolf became tame and stopped causing trouble. It's a story that shows the power of communication and compassion.
The story of Noah's Ark has some funny aspects. Just imagine Noah trying to gather all those pairs of animals. There were all kinds of animals from the tiniest to the largest. The thought of him herding giraffes, snakes, and elephants onto the ark is quite comical. And then they all had to live together on the ark for a long time.
One of the well - known stories is when Nasiruddin was trying to sell his donkey. A man came and asked if the donkey was in good health. Nasiruddin said yes, but the donkey looked really skinny. Nasiruddin then said, 'Oh, he is just fasting for Ramadan like a good Muslim donkey should.' This unexpected and humorous answer is quite famous.
One funny story is about a player who got his shoelaces tied together by an opponent during a scuffle. When he tried to run, he just tripped over himself. Another is when a referee got hit in the face by the ball during a free - kick and his glasses went flying. He was so shocked that he blew the whistle too early.