Laughter Is the Best Medicine: 3 Hilarious Short Stories That’ll Brighten Your Day
We all need a break from the chaos—something light, unexpected, and genuinely funny. If you’re in the mood for a chuckle (or three), these short stories are exactly what the doctor ordered.
Each tale is short, sweet, and packed with clever punchlines. And yes, they’re all clean enough to share with Grandma—but witty enough to make even the toughest critic smile.
1. The Honest Smuggler ✈️
On a flight back from Switzerland, a distinguished woman found herself seated next to a kindly looking priest. After exchanging pleasantries, she leaned over and whispered:
“Father, would you mind helping me with something… delicate?”
The priest, ever gentle, smiled and said, “Of course, my child. What is it?”
“I bought this very expensive hair removal device. It’s way over the customs allowance. I’m worried they’ll confiscate it. Could you… maybe hide it under your robe?”
He hesitated. “I can carry it,” he said cautiously, “but I must tell you—I cannot tell a lie.”
She grinned. “Oh Father, you’re perfect. No one would ever suspect you!”
Later, at customs, the officer asked, “Anything to declare, Father?”
With a serene expression, the priest replied:
“From my head down to my waist, nothing to declare.”
The officer raised an eyebrow. “And from the waist down?”
“Well,” said the priest, “there’s something quite special down there. It’s a small device designed for ladies, never before used.”
The customs officer turned beet red and waved him through, laughing so hard he almost dropped his clipboard.
Sometimes honesty really is the best policy—especially when it comes with holy wit.
2. Little Johnny and the Divine Hitchhiker
Little Johnny was dragging his red wagon uphill, grumbling with every step:
“Ugh! This stupid thing is heavy!”
A passing priest heard him and gently said, “Johnny, please watch your words. The Lord hears everything—He’s everywhere.”
Johnny squinted. “Everywhere?”
“Yes,” the priest replied. “He’s in the church, in the trees… even walking right beside you.”
Johnny paused, looked back at his wagon, and asked, “Is He in my wagon too?”
“He is,” the priest confirmed, smiling.
Without hesitation, Johnny shouted:
“Well, tell Him to get out and HELP PUSH!”
Kids really do say the darnedest things.
3. A Bus Ride with Chanel and Garlic
I was on a crowded bus when a woman sat down beside me. She looked like she’d just stepped out of a fashion magazine—polished nails, pearls, and a scent that made the air feel like spring.
I leaned over and asked, “Excuse me, your perfume is incredible. May I ask what it is? I’d love to surprise my wife.”
She smiled and replied, “Chanel. Straight from Paris.”
We rode in silence, basking in her floral aura. But then… well, nature called quietly. I let out a soft one, hoping it would blend into the noise of the road.
A second later, the woman wrinkled her nose.
“Oh my heavens! What is that smell?”
I shrugged casually and said:
“Garlic. I’m from Gilroy, California. The garlic capital of the world.”
Class meets gas. Welcome to public transportation.
Final Thoughts
Sometimes, the best therapy is a good belly laugh—and these stories deliver. Whether it’s a priest with a poker face, a brutally honest kid, or a bus ride gone wrong, these moments remind us to find joy in life’s little absurdities.
Which story made you laugh the most? Tell us in the comments below!
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