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 Challenges
Sure, you're bored, but how do you prove that you're really, really bored?

25 Hilarious McDonald's Pranks
A lot of these also work for Burger King or Wendy's, if you have one of those instead of a McDonald's.

17 Things to Do at School
Other than look at this website, obviously...

23 Funny YouTube Video Ideas
Wow your friends with these unheard of innovations in online video media.

16 Really Weird Things to Do
These will most likely not help you gain any friendships.

29 Fun Things to Do with Friends
Crazy ideas that are great for best friends who are really bored. Also they're free!

22 Most Boring Things to Do
Some of us are just too excited sometimes.

17 Things to Text
Helpful suggestions on how to successfully get someone to block your number.

25 Shortest Jokes Ever
Caution: Pretty much all of these are puns.

What to Do When Bored

Drawing Ideas
Funny things to doodle with pencils or crayons.

Painting Ideas
Easy things to paint with acrylic or watercolor.

Things to Do at Home
Ways to annoy your siblings, parents, and/or pets while trying not to get hurt.

Things to Talk About
Entertaining topics to discuss with your boyfriend or cat or whatever.

Things to Eat
New foods for dinner, lunch, breakfast, brunch, and snacks.

Things to Do Outside
Stuff to do in your yard or on a street or in the woods.

Things to Do in Public
Just so you know, the public will hate you if you do any of these.

Thoughts
These are thoughts...by people. Some are deep...some are not.

Questions
This could maybe be helpful if you're feeling philosophical.

Challenges
Please don't actually do all of these.

Writing Prompts
Ideas for short stories or conversations or improv or whatever.

Ways to Make Money
Quick ways to make extra cash when you're stuck without a job.

Best Things to Do
Ideas for what to do when you're really, really bored.

Funniest Things to Do
Ideas for how to make yourself laugh.

Worst Things to Do
Bad ideas that are stupid, or at least super awkward.

Superpowers
There's always room for another comic book idea.

Games

Mutilate-A-Doll 2
Stab it, shoot it, or give it a dumb hat.

Pocket Emo
Design your own sadness...

Bubble Shooter
Pop bubbles to be the best bubble popper person.

Beat Up Your PC
This might not be politically correct.

Easiest Game Ever
Sure to boost your self-esteem!

Stupid Quiz
Prove you aren't dumb with this test.

Kyle Bob's Choose Your Own Adventure Game
It's like a book except you're able to lose!

Earthquake Fizz Calculator
How long after an earthquake is it okay to open a can of soda again?

Haunted House of Heck Adventure
Full of ghosts, spiders, and awkward moments.

More Games
Play 'em right in your browser.

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