12 Funny Stories about Authority
Authority.
We’ve all encountered it in various shapes and sizes. From the stringent office manager to the self-appointed queen of queue at your local café, these figures are sprinkled generously throughout our lives.
But what happens when these so-called ‘authorities’ find themselves in delightfully absurd situations?
Welcome to a compilation of funny stories about authority that’ll have you chuckling, laughing out loud, and perhaps even reminiscing about your own encounters with those who take their roles a tad too seriously.
Dive into these tales, and remember: it’s all in good fun!
Funny Stories about Authority
1. The King’s New Hat
King Bartholomew was a stickler for fashion. One day, he heard whispers of a magical hat being crafted by a famed artisan in his kingdom. According to rumors, this hat had the power to make any leader look ten times more authoritative. Eager to assert his dominance, King Bartholomew sent a summons for the artisan.
Upon arrival, the artisan presented a completely invisible hat. “Only the truly intelligent and worthy can see its beauty,” he said.
King Bartholomew, not wanting to seem unintelligent, exclaimed, “Ah! What a marvelous hat! It’s splendid!”
He wore the invisible hat with pride, strutting around the palace while his courtiers, also not wishing to seem unintelligent, showered him with compliments.
One day, a child from the village, unaware of the hat’s magic, shouted, “Look! The King has no hat!”
The courtiers gasped, but the artisan calmly said, “Of course, child. You’re just too young and naive to understand its grandeur.”
The child shrugged, “Or maybe everyone’s too old and silly to realize they’ve been duped.”
King Bartholomew learned a valuable lesson that day: sometimes authority isn’t about what’s on your head, but what’s inside it.
2. Madame Carlotta’s Parking Space
Madame Carlotta, the strict school principal, was proud of her designated parking space. She considered it a testament to her power. A sign boldly announced, “Reserved for Principal. Violators will be schooled!”
One day, to her horror, she found a bicycle parked in her precious space. Incensed, she hauled it to her office, leaving a note on the door, “Owner of the audacious bicycle, report immediately!”
Hours later, a timid knock came. In entered Mr. Johnson, the meek math teacher. “That’s my bicycle, Madame Carlotta. I thought the sign meant only motorized vehicles couldn’t park there.”
Madame Carlotta, flabbergasted but unwilling to admit her oversight, sniffed, “Mr. Johnson, that space is for authorities!”
The next day, Madame Carlotta arrived to find her space occupied again, but this time by a toy car with a note: “Reserved for tiny authorities.”
The entire school had a good laugh, and even Madame Carlotta couldn’t help but smile. She realized that sometimes, the biggest show of authority is having a sense of humor about it.
3. Sir Bumblebee’s Dreaded Clipboard
Sir Bumblebee was the self-proclaimed guardian of the local park. His weapon? A clipboard. With this clipboard, he felt it his duty to point out every minor infraction to park-goers. Flying a kite too high? He’d note it down. Sandwich with too much mayo? He’d make a record.
One sunny day, Mrs. Wigglesworth decided to set up a lemonade stand. No sooner had she started than Sir Bumblebee swooped in. “Ma’am! Selling lemonade without a 3-foot distance from the tree is a clear violation!”
Mrs. Wigglesworth, a calm and clever lady, responded, “Oh dear! Can you show me where that rule is on your clipboard?”
Sir Bumblebee fumbled, realizing he didn’t actually have any official rules written down. Instead, he just had a doodle of a cat.
Seeing his blunder, Mrs. Wigglesworth smiled sweetly, “Why don’t you join me for some lemonade instead?”
From that day, Sir Bumblebee traded in his clipboard for a cup of lemonade, realizing that building friendships was more rewarding than imagined authority.
4. The Library’s Silent Tyrant
Miss Grumble was known as the Silent Tyrant of the town’s library. Every shuffling foot or whispered word was met with her glare and the dreaded “Shh!” Nobody, but nobody, made noise in her dominion.
Enter Tommy, a 7-year-old with a passion for reading and an unfortunate case of the hiccups. Every few seconds, a tiny hiccup would escape, echoing through the library.
Miss Grumble’s eyes narrowed. “Young man,” she hissed, “you’d better stop that noise immediately!”
Tommy looked up, eyes wide, “I’m trying, ma’am, but they have a mind of their own!”
The librarian sniffed disapprovingly, “Then you better make them obey!”
No sooner had she said this when Tommy’s hiccups magnified in intensity and frequency. The entire library began to chuckle, then laugh, and soon the whole place was in uproarious laughter, including Miss Grumble.
Realizing the absurdity, she declared, “Perhaps even a library needs a good hiccup now and then.”
The library was never quite as silent after that day, and Miss Grumble, surprisingly, became its most joyful noise advocate.
5. The Elevator Sergeant
In the heart of a corporate skyscraper, there existed an elevator that was ruled with an iron fist by Mr. Buttons, the building’s security guard. He had self-appointed himself the “Elevator Sergeant.” He believed in a strict protocol: enter swiftly, face forward, and no talking.
One day, Lucy, an intern on the 12th floor, dared to hum a tune while riding. Mr. Buttons immediately reprimanded her, “Silence, young lady! Elevator etiquette must be maintained!”
Lucy, slightly rebellious and quite innovative, decided to come up with a plan. The next day, she walked in with headphones, playing music loud enough for others to catch the beat but not the exact tune.
Curiosity got the better of them. One by one, occupants started guessing the song. The elevator became a game of “Guess the Tune.”
Mr. Buttons tried to maintain order, but when the CEO joined in the fun, he had no choice but to admit defeat. From then on, the elevator became the most sociable spot in the building, all thanks to a defiant hum.
6. The Mighty Pencil Monitor
In Mr. Wobble’s class, the mightiest role a student could have was the “Pencil Monitor.” This title was given to Gregory, a boy who took the job way too seriously. Each pencil had to be exactly 5.7 inches. No more, no less.
Stacy, realizing her pencil had been sharpened down to 5.6 inches, asked for a new one. But Gregory denied her request, stating, “The rule is when it’s 5.5 inches, not a moment sooner!”
Feeling cheeky, Stacy borrowed a ruler and started to measure all the classroom objects, proclaiming loudly, “Mr. Wobble, this eraser is 0.1 inches too short! And this book? 0.2 inches too thick!”
The class erupted in laughter, with even Mr. Wobble chuckling. Gregory, red-faced but realizing the humor, handed Stacy a new pencil.
The class learned two things that day: Precision is valuable, but so is a sense of proportion. And sometimes, rules need to be taken with a grain of eraser dust.
7. The Queen of Queue
Lady Pompington fancied herself the “Queen of Queue” at the local coffee shop. She believed there was an art to standing in line. “One must maintain exactly 18 inches between oneself and the next patron,” she’d declare.
One day, a tourist named Jake entered the shop, unfamiliar with Lady Pompington’s unspoken rules. He stood a mere 17 inches behind her, causing Lady Pompington to gasp in horror. “Young man, one more inch!” she huffed.
Jake, seeing her tape measure, smirked. “You mean this one?” He playfully stretched the measure to 25 inches, creating a huge gap. “How’s that for personal space?”
Soon, others in the queue started to adjust their distances, turning the line into a zig-zag of mismatched spacings, all laughing at the absurdity.
Lady Pompington, momentarily flustered, eventually laughed too. From that day on, she still measured the gap, but more as a jest than a rule.
8. Captain Clipboard’s Pool Patrol
Captain Clipboard, real name Clive, was the self-assigned lifeguard of the community pool. He wasn’t there to save lives; oh no, his main job was to monitor “Pool Etiquette.”
“You there! Your floatie is 2 inches too large!” he’d yell, clipboard in hand, always noting violations. “And you! Only clockwise swimming on Tuesdays!”
One day, the neighborhood kids devised a plan. They all arrived wearing identical blue swim caps. As Captain Clipboard tried to note down each ‘violation’, he’d get confused. “Didn’t I just warn you?” he’d ask repeatedly, not realizing he was addressing a different child each time.
The climax came when a group of parents joined the prank, all donning the same blue caps and synchronized swimming in, yes, counterclockwise circles.
Captain Clipboard, overwhelmed, tossed his clipboard into the air in mock surrender. From then on, the pool was a place of fun, with Captain Clipboard’s rules becoming an inside joke for all.
9. The Dictator of Desk Arrangements
Mr. Strickland, the office manager, had a peculiar obsession: desk arrangements. He believed that there was only one optimal way to arrange a desk for maximum efficiency. Paperclips to the left, stapler to the right, pens at precisely a 45-degree angle. He would roam the office, ruler in hand, ensuring compliance.
Enter Jenna, a creative spirit with a penchant for chaos. Her desk was a whirlwind of colors, doodles, and odd arrangements. It drove Mr. Strickland to the brink.
“Jenna!” he’d exclaim daily, “Your sticky notes are in the wrong quadrant!”
Tired of the daily reprimands, Jenna arrived early one day and rearranged every desk to match her ‘creative’ style. When employees arrived, they were met with a spectacle of organized chaos.
Mr. Strickland was aghast, but as laughter and compliments on Jenna’s ‘unique touch’ filled the office, he had an epiphany. Maybe there wasn’t just one way to be efficient.
From then on, the office became a mix of the strict and the creative, all under Mr. Strickland’s proud (and slightly more relaxed) watch.
10. The Gatekeeper of the Garden
Miss Fiddlesticks had the grandest garden in the town, and she knew it. She’d even set up a little booth and charged people to take a stroll. But the catch? There were rules. No laughing too loudly. No smelling flowers for more than two seconds. And absolutely no touching.
Little Timmy, a boy full of curiosity, once tried to get a closer look at a butterfly, inadvertently trampling a flower. The wrath of Miss Fiddlesticks knew no bounds. “Out with you! Rule-breaker!” she shrieked.
One evening, after a heavy rainstorm, her garden was in disarray. Flowers were uprooted, and decorations scattered. Heartbroken, she was surprised to find the townsfolk, led by Timmy, at her gate the next morning, ready to help.
With every hand touching, laughing, and smelling flowers without any time limit, the garden was restored in no time.
Miss Fiddlesticks learned that while her garden was her pride, sharing its joys without rigid boundaries made it the pride of the community. She took down her booth, and the garden became a place of gathering, with only one rule: Enjoy!
11. The Guardian of the Gala Gown
Lady Evelyn, renowned in high society, had an annual gala to flaunt her status. Every year, she’d send out invites with one strict instruction: “Dresses must have precisely 37 sequins. No more, no less.”
This bizarre rule was the talk of the town, but no one dared to defy it, for fear of Lady Evelyn’s infamous icy glare.
Miss Clara, a vivacious newcomer to the social scene, found this rule utterly absurd. Deciding to playfully challenge it, she arrived in a dress with just one large, radiant sequin.
The room fell silent as she entered. Lady Evelyn, upon seeing the blatant violation, approached with a steely gaze. “Miss Clara, you clearly can’t count.”
With a twinkle in her eye, Clara replied, “Actually, Lady Evelyn, I can. One sequin that shines bright is better than 37 that can’t outshine one’s spirit.”
The crowd erupted in gentle laughter. Even Lady Evelyn cracked a smile, conceding, “Well, sometimes less is indeed more.”
From then on, the gala invites came without sequin specifications, and the event became known for its display of individuality rather than conformity.
12. The Sultan of Sandwiches
Bob’s Deli had a strict sandwich constructor: Mr. Crust, known for making sandwiches in one way and one way only. No deviations. Ever.
One regular customer, Tina, always requested her sandwich to be cut diagonally. Every time, Mr. Crust would firmly reply, “Straight cuts only. It’s the Bob’s Deli way.”
Growing tired of this, Tina showed up one day with a mini science presentation, explaining how a diagonal cut increases the overall sandwich enjoyment by optimizing the bite-to-fillings ratio.
Mr. Crust, eyebrows raised, scoffed, “You can’t change the Bob’s Deli way with pseudoscience.”
However, the next day, another customer referenced Tina’s “sandwich theorem.” Then another. Soon, it became a trend, with customers rallying for the “diagonal delight.”
Finally, after much resistance, Mr. Crust grudgingly made a diagonal cut. To his surprise, he found the changed ratio did indeed enhance the taste.
The deli board was updated: “Bob’s Deli – Home of the Diagonal Delight.” And Mr. Crust? He became a legend not for his rigidity but for his ability to adapt and embrace a tastier tradition.
