Well, they are often concise. For example, a short story like 'Why is the doctor so angry? Because he has no patience.' gets the humor across quickly with just a simple play on words.
A good humor short story also plays with language. It might use puns, wordplay or exaggeration. For instance, in some Roald Dahl's short stories, he uses very vivid and exaggerated descriptions to make the readers laugh. His descriptions of the characters' actions and appearances are often over - the - top and that's what makes it so funny.
Well, the absurdity factor is really crucial. Imagine a story where the Christmas tree comes to life and starts chasing the family around the house because they put the wrong ornament on it. That's the kind of out - there idea that makes for a great Christmas humor short story. And of course, the happy ending. Even though there's chaos throughout the story, in the end, things work out in a funny and heartwarming way, like the family ends up having a party with the now - friendly Christmas tree.
Another one is 'The Stolen Bacillus' by H.G. Wells. A bacteriologist is visited by a strange man who steals what he thinks is a vial of deadly bacteria, but in fact, it's something harmless. The man's panicked actions and the scientist's reactions are quite funny.
We found some recommendations for humorous short stories. Here are a few recommended funny short stories:
1. " I Have a Sweet Movie King ": The female lead is the reincarnation of a koi, and the male lead is the best actor in the entertainment industry. The sweet love between the two is full of jokes and divine operations.
2. " Follow Me, Bad Friends " was a story about a group of friends who had their own achievements and conquered the world together. It was full of fun and humor.
I hope these recommendations will bring you joy and laughter!
There's 'The Christmas Elf's Day Off'. An overworked elf decides to take a break from making toys. He goes on an adventure in Santa's workshop, causing all sorts of mayhem. He accidentally paints the reindeer blue and turns the Christmas cookies into lumps of coal - shaped dough. But in the end, his antics make everyone realize they need to have more fun during the hectic Christmas prep.
They are usually concise. For example, a short story like 'Why don't scientists trust atoms? Because they make up everything.' gets the humor across in just a few words.
They are likely to be full of unexpected twists. For example, a character who seems to be in a very serious situation suddenly finds themselves in a ridiculous one.
The following are some recommendations for humorous classic short stories:
1. "You're My Little Dimple": This is a super sweet short story that tells the story between Shi Ran and Almighty Su. It's full of sweetness and humor.
2. "Ugly Princess Consort": This is a short story about a sweet and funny pet. It tells the love story of the ugliest woman in the capital who became a peerless beauty after being reborn.
3. "Escaped Wife Is Not Good and Very Charming": This was a modern romance novel about a wealthy family. It told the story of the female protagonist marrying into the Wen Corporation, the male protagonist taking advantage of her and the female protagonist beginning to resist. The plot was refreshing and the writing was good.
4. [Mr. Dior (Sweet and funny): This novel tells the story of two CEOs who have been married for seven years. The male protagonist…]
5. "Spare my life, Your Majesty". This novel was about the protagonist, Lu Shu, who became a demon king with poisonous chicken soup. It was an urban novel that had been popular recently, and it was about the awakening of superpowers. Friends who are purely adjusting their mood can watch it.
All in all, the novels recommended above were humorous, classic, and funny short stories. They were suitable for readers who liked to relax and be happy.