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Funny poems and short stories usually contain elements that are relatable yet presented in a comical way. We can all relate to being a bit lazy like the hare in 'The Tortoise and the Hare' short story, but the way it's shown with the hare taking a nap and losing the race is funny. In funny poems, the use of onomatopoeia can add to the humor. When we read words that mimic sounds in a silly or unexpected context, it makes us laugh. Also, a break from the norm in terms of plot or language use is often seen in both funny poems and short stories.

Funny poems often have elements like wordplay, rhyme, and unexpected turns. For example, in 'The Chaos' by Gerard Nolst Trenité, the mispronunciations and mix - ups create humor. Short stories can be funny through absurd situations or ironic endings. Like in 'The Lady, or the Tiger?', the open - ended and ironic nature is humorous.

Well, 'The Owl and the Pussy - cat' by Edward Lear is a very funny poem. It's about an owl and a pussy - cat going to sea in a beautiful pea - green boat. For short stories, 'The Stolen Bacillus' by H. G. Wells has some humorous moments. It's about a scientist and a rather strange encounter with a man who steals what he thinks is a dangerous germ, but there are comical misunderstandings along the way.

One funny short story is 'The Tortoise and the Hare'. It's about a hare who is overconfident in his speed and takes a nap during a race against a slow - moving tortoise. The tortoise, with his steady pace, ends up winning the race. It teaches us not to be too arrogant. As for a funny poem, 'Jabberwocky' by Lewis Carroll is full of made - up words and a wild adventure of a boy slaying a strange creature. It's both humorous and imaginative.

Yes. A very funny poem is 'The Owl and the Pussy - cat' by Edward Lear. It tells a silly and charming story in verse. Regarding short stories, 'How Much Land Does a Man Need?' by Leo Tolstoy has some darkly humorous elements. Also, Roald Dahl's short stories like 'Lamb to the Slaughter' are full of unexpected and funny twists.

Here is a funny Christmas poem. 'Twas the night before Christmas, when all through the house, not a creature was stirring, not even a mouse. But then Santa arrived with a big, noisy clatter, dropping presents and nearly breaking the platter. He tripped on a toy left right in his path, and his 'ho ho ho' turned into an 'oh my gosh!'.

A funny Christmas story could be about a family that accidentally decorates their Christmas tree with the dog's toys instead of regular ornaments. They don't notice until Christmas morning when the dog tries to retrieve his toys from the tree, causing chaos and lots of laughter.

Well, there are many short poems. 'Fog' by Carl Sandburg is quite good. Regarding funny pet stories, my neighbor's dog used to howl every time the mailman came. It thought it was protecting the house but it was just so funny because the mailman was a very nice guy. And it never stopped even after seeing the mailman every day.

Online platforms like Pinterest can be a great source. Many users share their own created short funny Christmas poems and stories, or they curate from other sources. Also, some Christmas - themed blogs focus on spreading cheer with funny content.

Online platforms are a great resource. There are many websites dedicated to poetry where you can find a vast collection of short poems. For funny pet stories, social media groups about pets are full of such stories. People love to share the cute and funny things their pets do. Also, some pet magazines often feature funny pet stories along with useful pet - care tips.