Funny Short Stories

Comedy & Light Reading

If you need to be cheered up, or if you have lost hope for the future, read our humorous, funny short stories. They'll lift your spirits, without making you wet your pants. No guarantees on the pants wetting, though.
 
Sun-Powered Car
A washed-up TV reporter sees a chance for a big story when he discovers an amazing invention while passing through a small town.
Governor Hooks a Lady
The new governor is flying high—until a certain lady brings him back down to earth.
Layoff Rumors
And you thought YOUR job sucked.
I Should Have Gone To Bed
Going out for a sandwich at night can be dangerous.
Beer Can Chicken
Beer Can Chicken sounded like a good idea...
Supernumerary Nipples
I have a third nipple on my chest.
Bob Meets the Devil
What happens when an average guy goes to Hell.
A Downer Cow Gets Revenge
Justice is not that hard to come by unless you live in Alabama.
Procrastination Can Save Your Life
Just a silly, maybe funny story. It can be disgusting or hilarious, depending on your point of view. Personally, I think its a bit of both.
A Drinker's Promise
It is about drinking, friendship and promises. Any view expressed here need not necessarily relate to the reader. Hope you enjoy this...
SHERYL CROW, PORTRAIT of a P-E-R-F-O-R-A-T-E-D P-S-Y-C-H-O!
A parody of Sheryl Crow's odd request to conserve toilet paper.
Silas E Parks Goes Bump in the Night
Silas E Parks, Captain in the Merchant Navy, soon to retire recounts a problem he had when the cook ran the vessel amok in a harbor somewhere in Spain. Or was it in Venezuela?
Sense Of Direction!
A light comedy...
A Moment of Silence
Henry comes face to face with his personal enlightenment on a beachside run...
So This Is Life: Chapter One
I have always wanted to write a book, so I decided to write the first chapter of a book I plan to one day finish! Enjoy, and I hope you like it.
"Shutup & Be Quiet 101" and "Appropriate Talk For The Library 102" Should Be Required Classes For Librarians!
Justice For All? Baloney---is a Humor Column that addresses various Pop Culture issues that nobody wants to touch. This column is for individuals who seek and support justice for all and have a good...
Maulvi Sahib
This is about a priest who preaches others’ dos and don’ts but rarely practices them.
Milton Flopski (aka) Fat Milton
The excellent exploits of a rather large, bulbous young lad...
Joe Larkin talks about Silas E Parks
Joe Larkin, a Chief Engineer gives his view on his fellow shipmate Silas E Parks...
Silas E Parks Runs Dry
Silas E Parks, at sea fifty years if a day, recalls the time he ran out of alcohol on a trip to Singapore.
Faith4u
This is a sketch involving two characters...
Customer Service - The Customer is No Longer Right, But Confused
Customer service has become a nightmare, to say the least. Consumers are fighting an uphill battle as they search for answers to their questions and technical concerns. Join me on a tour through...
Silas E Parks and the Christmas Speech
Silas E Parks recalls another troublesome time at sea, this time when he gives a Christmas speech that turns into a disaster.
Crystal Trino's Journal Nov 28 2006 Entry
Crystal's afraid something is wrong with Mom--for once she's just too quiet at Thanksgiving in NYC.
Crystal Trino's Journal Oct 19 2006 Entry
Crystal and Shelly pitch First Unified...
Crystal Trino's Journal Oct 17 2006 Entry
Sid shares with Crystal what he's learned about Casey's new "painter" boyfriend.
Crystal Trino's Journal Oct 10 2006 Entry
Crystal and Shelly pitch First Unified....
Crystal Trino's Journal Oct 8 2006 Entry
Crystal and Dakota make Thanksgiving plans.
Crystal Trino's Journal Oct 1 2006 Entry
Cystal celebrates one year of writing to Journey.
Crystal Trino's Journal Sep 28 2006 Entry
Crystal meets a new man...is he a possible date, or a client? Or both?
Crystal Trino's Journal Sep 26 2006 Entry
A day at the office; a Bloom Team meeting, and a conflict with Viv is avoided.
Crystal Trino's Journal Sep 24 2006 Entry
Crystal writes a cryptic letter to Sid Noble in New York.
Crystal Trino's Journal Sep 21 2006 Entry
Crystal has patience with her mom; and it pays off.
Crystal Trino's Journal Sep 19 2006 Entry
Shelly plays intercessor between the newlyweds, Brady and Joni.
Crystal Trino's Journal Sep 17 2006 Entry
Crystal has an inspiration; a contest for her clients.
Crystal Trino's Journal Sep 14 2006 Entry
Big sister Carmen has a pleasant surprise for Crystal.
Crystal Trino's Journal Sep 12 2006 Entry
Crystal learns more about little sister Casey's boyfriend.
Crystal Trino's Journal Sep 10 2006 Entry
Crystal visits Mattie's grave.
Crystal Trino's Journal Sep 7 2006 Entry
Crystal remembers her mentor, Mattie Yerblis, on the eve of Matti'es birthday.
Crystal Trino's Journal Sep 5 2006 Entry
Crystal's patience pays off...the secret red book is still there.
Crystal Trino's Journal Sep 3 2006 Entry
Crystal finds a surprise...something that resembles a secret red book.
"Feelings" by Morris Albert is the Most Helpful Song Ever!
This article gives props to the most helpful song in the world and the man who recorded it.
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Comedy and light reading - A simple message so easily forgotten…
Money Plant
This is a short story about Mrs. Gomti. Mrs. Gomti is a superstitious lady. Read this story to find out what she pays because of for her blind faith.
I'm curious: Do we have a foreign policy?
An innocent observer might think our foreign policy was just to kiss up to any foreign power available, regardless of the impact it might have on our own people...
Destructive Principles of Gossip
In-Depth study on the destructive aspects of gossip and how to neutralize them.
"Darn Good" Excuses For Not Exercising?
Are these really "darn good" excuses for not exercising? You tell me.
TEST YOUR CELEBRITY KNOWLEDGE! (Will you be having Tap Water or Perrier?)
Are you an expert on Hollywood? Are you a know-it-all when it comes to celebrities? Well, PROVE it by playing TEST YOUR CELEBRITY KNOWLEDGE!
"Christmas Fruitcake Sucks!" Gag Giftbag
A Gag Giftbag Idea for Christmas Fruitcake Lovers and Haters.
Inner Child
Candace swiveled back around to the phone and wished she were somewhere else. She thought back to when she was eight and her only concern was whether or not her sister would try and make her be Ken...
I can't believe someone actually invented CHOCOLATE toothpaste!
A spoof on flavored toothpaste's effect on American kids.
The Truth About Spelling Bees
The truth about spelling bees. Revealed at last!
It Might Be Your Alternator…Pt. 3
The third and final chapter of the series. What could be wrong this time?
It Might Be Your Alternator…Pt. 2
The second chapter in my ongoing saga with Big Green. This time, I am left stranded on campus with nothing to do for two hours after my car decides to break down.
It Might Be Your Alternator…Part 1
The first of a three-part saga where my car keeps breaking down at inopportune times and the lengths I go through to get her fixed. In this adventure: I have a hectic day at my Spanish class after...
Thanks for the Sundae
The Whippersnapper was a little hole-in-wall seafood restaurant located just down the road from the Biltmar Hotel on Treasure Island Beach. It was known for its famed rainforest mural depicting...
A Disney World Revelation
It was on my vacation at Disney World when I saw him. I had just come from Mr. Toad’s Wild Ride and was heading toward the spinning teacups when a guy dressed as Pluto waved to a group of little kids.
Me and My Cowboy Boots!
Reflections of a Teenager: I've got a job you know! I'm a newspaper boy and I deliver papers in the morning. They don't like my cowboy boots though!
Valentine's Day Smackdown 2005
A cheap potshot at the expense of America's former golden couple.
Why don't you take a bath with soap n' water, not spit, FURBALL!
Justice For All? Baloney!---is a Humor Column that addresses various Pop Culture issues that nobody wants to touch. This column is for individuals who seek and support justice for all and have a...
Black Women, stop hogging all the psychic hotline infomercial hosting jobs!
Justice For All? Baloney---is a Humor Column that addresses various Pop Culture issues that nobody wants to touch. This column is for individuals who seek and support justice for all and have a...
America, It's Your Duty To Help Out Washed-Up Stars Like Todd Bridges And The Blue Lagoon Guy!
Justice For All? Baloney---is a Humor Column that addresses various Pop Culture issues that nobody wants to touch. This column is for individuals who seek and support justice for all and have a...
Gigolos gotta' put food on the table just like everybody else!
Justice For All? Baloney!---is a Humor Column that addresses various Pop Culture issues that nobody wants to touch. This column is for individuals who seek and support justice for all and have a...
Kitchen Water is NOT superior! It's location is
Justice For All? Baloney!---is a Humor Column that addresses various Pop Culture issues that nobody wants to touch. This column is for individuals who seek and support justice for all and have a...
Let's Do It For The Rooster! Let's Abolish Daylight Savings Time!
Justice For All? Baloney!---is a Humor Column that addresses various Pop Culture issues that nobody wants to touch. This column is for individuals who seek and support justice for all and have a...
Attack of the Killer Roommate - Part 3
Playing with fire!
Attack of the Killer Roommate - Part 2
A killer roommate...enlightened!
Attack of the Killer Roommate - Part 1
Living with a crazy college roommate - Tales of survival…
Silas Parks and the Incredible Fart
Silas Parks on the memory trail once again. This time he clearly remembers the time when some baked beans for dinner caused disaster for the ship and himself!
Silas Parks and the Angry Cook
Silas Parks relives more of his foggy and often drunk past. This time he remembers an angry cook who wanted to chop up more than the days chicken.
Silas Parks and the Australian Navy
Silas Parks is a Captain who has during his career consumed rather too much alcohol. Through his fogged mind he recalls one misadventure with some stuffy and overstriped Admiral of the Australian...
How I Get My Pipes Cleaned
A man falls in love with a woman who thinks he's Dustin Hoffman, then Al Pacino, then...
Diaries of a Dead Man
Food supplies running low. Men getting slightly restless in their sleepless nights. A feeling of disappointment is starting to creep into our camp:
A tear-jerking tale of deceit
Don't take this too seriously alright? A man journeyed to Chelm in order to seek the advice of Rabbi Ben Kaddish, the holiest of all eighth century rabbis and perhaps the greatest of the medieval era.