Oldie but a Goodie

Pretty good email:
http://karlynmorissette.karlyn.me/2009/08/funniest-email-forward-ever/

More often than not, when someone is telling me a story all I can think about is that I can’t wait for them to finish so that I can tell my own story that’s not only better, but also more directly involves me.

What makes observations that are so true so funny?