One way is by following the main quests. These are the key to unlocking new parts of the story. Another way is through side quests. They often provide additional backstory and can also influence the main story in some ways.
It could be that the idea behind it is to show the countless ways in which life can end. The 'dying to tell the story' aspect might be a creative way of saying that these stories of death are not just about the end, but also about the events and factors that lead to it. It could be used to raise awareness about safety, health, or just to provide a rather dark and unique form of entertainment by presenting these 1000 different ways of death as stories.
Hamsters are cute little creatures and their dying stories are really sad rather than funny. However, I once heard of a hamster that was so old and it passed away peacefully in its sleep. It was surrounded by its favorite bedding and toys, as if it had a comfortable end to its life.
Flashbacks are a great way. Have Harry think about his happiest memories with his friends and family right before he dies. This will tug at the readers' heartstrings. Also, include the thoughts of the other characters as they witness his death. For example, Ron thinking about how Harry was always there for him, even when he was being a bit of a git.
Talking about hamster death in a 'funny' way is rather inappropriate as it's a sad event. However, some people might misinterpret certain comical situations that were not the direct cause of death. For example, a hamster might have been found in a very strange position while sleeping which made the owner laugh but it was just a normal sleeping pose and the hamster was alive. We should respect all living beings and not make light of their passing.
One funny dying story is about an old man. He was on his deathbed and all his family was around. He suddenly sat up and said he wanted one last piece of his favorite pie. After taking a big bite, he laid back down and passed away with a smile on his face.
It could be related in the sense that some of the ways of death in it might be based on real - life tragedies or accidents. People might see similarities between the fictional or extreme deaths in the concept and real - life events they've heard about.
In a school or work situation where someone cheats on a project, you could expose them in a really creative way. Like making a poster that shows all the evidence of their cheating but in a really comical and non - malicious way. You could use funny cartoons to illustrate what they did wrong. This way, they are embarrassed but it's also a bit of a laugh for everyone else. Also, it serves as a warning to others not to cheat.
A great funny way to start a story is to start with a self - deprecating joke about the narrator. For instance, 'I'm not the smartest person in the world. In fact, I once tried to put my shoes on my hands thinking they were gloves. But this one time...' It makes the reader chuckle and feel more connected to the storyteller. Another way is to start with a wild and wacky action. 'I jumped out of the plane without a parachute, but don't worry, it was just the start of a very strange dream - turned - real - life adventure.' Or you could start with a play on words related to a common phrase. 'It was a dark and stormy knight... I mean night, and I was in for one heck of a ride.'