4 Short Jokes

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Updated on: Aug 22 2024

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You ever notice how life is like picking straws, but you always seem to get the short one? I mean, seriously, who's in charge of distributing these straws? I'm starting to think the universe has a sadistic sense of humor.
I went to a restaurant the other day, and they had those colorful bendy straws. You know the ones I'm talking about, right? So, I reach into the container, feeling optimistic about my straw-picking abilities. And guess what? I pulled out the shortest, saddest little excuse for a straw. It was like the runt of the litter. I felt personally attacked by an inanimate object.
I asked the waiter if they had a straw exchange policy because clearly, I got cheated in the straw department. But nope, apparently, once you've drawn the short straw, you're stuck with it. It's a metaphor for life, I tell you. Always getting the short end of the stick, or in this case, the short end of the straw.
You ever have those moments when you walk into a room, and suddenly you forget why you're there? I like to call it "short-term memory loss." It's like my brain is playing hide-and-seek, but it's not very good at it.
I walked into the kitchen the other day, and I just stood there, staring at the fridge. My brain was on vacation, probably sipping a margarita on a beach somewhere. I'm left there wondering, "Did I come here for a snack? Am I supposed to be cooking something? Did I just need an excuse to escape my responsibilities?"
It's frustrating, but at least it adds a sense of mystery to my life. Every day is a surprise party, and I'm the guest of honor who forgot to RSVP.
Being short has its challenges. People always say, "Good things come in small packages," but have they tried reaching the top shelf in a grocery store? Not so good when your favorite snacks are up there, taunting you.
And don't even get me started on concerts. Short people at concerts are like gophers trying to catch a glimpse of the stage. We end up doing this awkward dance, bobbing and weaving behind the tall folks. It's like a miniature version of a mosh pit, but with less headbanging and more polite apologies.
I tried wearing heels once to boost my height, but let's just say, I have a newfound respect for runway models. It's a balancing act, and I was one misstep away from becoming a YouTube sensation.
Life's full of shortcuts, but have you ever noticed how none of them seem to lead to success? I tried taking a shortcut once, and let me tell you, it was the longest detour of my life.
I thought I was being clever, outsmarting traffic and saving precious minutes. But no, the universe has a way of teaching you lessons in unexpected ways. My shortcut turned into a scenic tour of construction sites, potholes the size of craters, and one-way streets that seemed to lead nowhere.
It's like life's way of saying, "Oh, you thought you could cheat the system? Nice try, buddy." So now, I stick to the long and winding road, singing my way through traffic, because at least then, if I get lost, it's a musical adventure.

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