What are some examples of funny short story jokes?

Short story jokes run the gamut from total fiction to mostly true, and they can be based on a variety of examples, such as do-it-yourself bumbling repairs, religious snafus and marriage. Short story jokes meet some innate need that people have to taste the spice of life, known as variety.

Examples of good funny stories typically hint at the truth, but the humor is usually rooted deeply in the embellishments added by the storyteller. Sometimes the best examples of funny stories relate to the setting in which the storyteller finds an opening for fun, including April Fool's Day hoaxes. Sometimes the best examples of funny stories come from the innocent, but funny, things that children say.