32 Funny Short Story Ideas

Amusing writing prompts for those with writer's block.
- Two alligators falling in love
- What happened to mommy long legs
- Cookie Monster fighting his addiction
- The man who had a fear of balloons
- What led up to the world's longest group hug
- The forgotten 8th dwarf from Snow White
- The story of a buffalo that was born with actual wings
- The tragedy of the last dodo bird to ever exist
- Somebody getting the absolute worst happy meal toy
- The stresses of a stegosaurus's new job
- A time when Mr. Rogers got angry
- A polar bear gets stuck in a giant bubble and starts to fly away
- Scientists discover what birds like to laugh at
- The biggest issue of two bees without knees
- An awkward encounter with a pear tree that can talk
- The tale of the Burger Prince and his quest to become the next Burger King
- What would happen if everybody had electronic belly buttons and they each did something unique
- A dramatization of that fire you accidentally started that one time (I feel like we've all done it)
- A conflict between a unicycle gang and a moped gang
- The girl who bought a cyborg goldfish
- What Bigfoot's parents are like
- An extra tall giraffe having trouble fitting in
- A professional mini-golfer's last game
- A professional kazoo player's big break
- The longest game of tic tac toe
- A day in the life of whatever animal you envy most (e.g., seahorses)
- Pajama day at the office
- Wizard of Oz characters stuck in Kansas
- An old man trying to prove that the sun is flat
- How Casper the friendly ghost died
- What would go down if Scrabble was like Jumanji where everything came to life
- The final match of a worldwide thumb war tournament
How to Cure Boredom
18 Prank Call Ideas
Those poor, poor minimum wage employees.
22 Stupid ChallengesSure, you're bored, but how do you prove that you're really, really bored?
23 Funny YouTube Video IdeasWow your friends with these unheard of innovations in online video media.
25 Hilarious McDonald's PranksA lot of these also work for Burger King or Wendy's, if you have one of those instead of a McDonald's.
16 Really Weird Things to DoThese will most likely not help you gain any friendships.
25 Shortest Jokes EverCaution: Pretty much all of these are puns.
17 Things to Do at SchoolOther than look at this website, obviously...
22 Most Boring Things to DoSome of us are just too excited sometimes.
29 Fun Things to Do with FriendsCrazy ideas that are great for best friends who are really bored. Also they're free!
17 Things to TextHelpful suggestions on how to successfully get someone to block your number.
What to Do When Bored
Drawing Ideas
Funny things to doodle with pencils or crayons.
Painting IdeasEasy things to paint with acrylic or watercolor.
Things to Do at HomeWays to annoy your siblings, parents, and/or pets while trying not to get hurt.
Things to Talk AboutEntertaining topics to discuss with your boyfriend or cat or whatever.
Things to Build in MinecraftCreate amazing shelters and artistic stuff to look at with your many colorful cubes.
Things to EatNew foods for dinner, lunch, breakfast, brunch, and snacks.
Things to Do OutsideStuff to do in your yard or on a street or in the woods.
Things to Do in PublicJust so you know, the public will hate you if you do any of these.
ThoughtsThese are thoughts...by people. Some are deep...some are not.
QuestionsThis could maybe be helpful if you're feeling philosophical.
ChallengesPlease don't actually do all of these.
Writing Ideas & PromptsStory prompts, writing exercises, and creative ideas to spark your imagination.
Ways to Make MoneyQuick ways to make extra cash when you're stuck without a job.
Best Things to DoIdeas for what to do when you're really, really bored.
Funniest Things to DoIdeas for how to make yourself laugh.
Worst Things to DoBad ideas that are stupid, or at least super awkward.
SuperpowersThere's always room for another comic book idea.
Mindfulness & WellnessCalming activities and exercises to reduce stress and improve mental well-being.
To Do Lists
18 Prank Call Ideas
Those poor, poor minimum wage employees.
22 Stupid ChallengesSure, you're bored, but how do you prove that you're really, really bored?
23 Funny YouTube Video IdeasWow your friends with these unheard of innovations in online video media.
25 Hilarious McDonald's PranksA lot of these also work for Burger King or Wendy's, if you have one of those instead of a McDonald's.
16 Really Weird Things to DoThese will most likely not help you gain any friendships.
25 Shortest Jokes EverCaution: Pretty much all of these are puns.
17 Things to Do at SchoolOther than look at this website, obviously...
22 Most Boring Things to DoSome of us are just too excited sometimes.
29 Fun Things to Do with FriendsCrazy ideas that are great for best friends who are really bored. Also they're free!
17 Things to TextHelpful suggestions on how to successfully get someone to block your number.