What is a short usually amusing story about some real person called?

Well, there was this time when a friend of mine was giving a presentation and accidentally spilled coffee all over the table. Everyone had a good laugh, but she handled it with grace and continued. It was both funny and impressive.

A short amusing story could be called a 'jocular narrative'. Such stories are quick to read and intended to provide entertainment and light-heartedness through their wit and charm.

How about a person called Amy who overcomes her fear of public speaking and gives an amazing speech at school? That could be a short pithy tale.

Such a person is usually called a humorist.

Such a person is usually called a humorist or a storyteller with a sense of humor.

A short amusing story could be as simple as a child's innocent misunderstanding that leads to a hilarious outcome. These stories are light-hearted and quick to bring a smile to your face.

The choice of using the 3rd person by the author of a short story varies. It often depends on the story's genre, the intended tone, and the author's style. Some genres like mystery or fantasy might lean towards 3rd person, but it's not a universal standard.

A good anecdotal short story is amusing when it has unexpected twists, relatable characters, and a touch of humor.

There's 'The Simpsons' where Grandpa Simpson has some hilarious moments. His grumpy yet funny personality makes it really amusing.

Begin by choosing a funny setting. Let's say a farm where the cows have decided to have a beauty pageant. Decide on the characters, the vain cows, a wise old rooster as the judge. For the story, the cows start preening and trying to outdo each other. The dialogue can be things like 'My udders are the shiniest!' One cow tries to put lipstick on its nose by mistake. At the end, the rooster declares that they are all equally beautiful in their own goofy ways, which is a humorous and positive ending for the short story.