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Frequently Asked Questions

About Wacky Adlibs

What is Wacky Adlibs?

Wacky Adlibs is a playful storytelling website where you fill in blanks with your own words to create hilarious and unpredictable stories. Each story changes every time you play!

How do I play or create an Adlib story?

Select a story size — Tiny, Small, Medium, Large, or Epic — and fill in the words for each blank. Then click “Complete Story” to reveal your one-of-a-kind tale.

Where do the story ideas come from?

The stories are written by hand, inspired by classic Mad Libs, creative writing, and user suggestions. Each one is carefully balanced for humor and readability.

Are all stories written by humans or generated automatically?

All stories are originally written and reviewed by humans, then stored in a database for easy access when you play. Occasionally, AI helps refine sentence flow or add variety, but every story is carefully reviewed to ensure it keeps the signature Wacky Adlibs tone and purpose — to spark creativity, inspire imagination, and create laughs.

Can I submit my own Adlib story idea?

Yes! You can use the Contact page to share your own idea or story concept. If it fits the style of Wacky Adlibs, it might appear in a future update.

How to Use the Site

How are the “Tiny,” “Small,” “Medium,” “Large,” “Epic,” and “Random” buttons decided? The size buttons — Tiny, Small, Medium, Large, Epic, and Random — determine how many blanks appear in each story. Tiny: 5–10 blanks Small: 11–18 blanks Medium: 19–28 blanks Large: 29–39 blanks Epic: 40–55 blanks Random: Chooses any size between 5 and 55 blanks Choose a smaller size for a quick laugh, or go “Epic” if you want a long, chaotic masterpiece. The Random button adds a surprise element for extra fun.

What does the “Random” button do?

“Random” picks a story with a random number of blanks between 10 and 55 — perfect if you can’t decide what size to play!

What’s the “Complete Story” button for?

Once you’ve filled in all the blanks, “Complete Story” will reveal your finished story, replacing each placeholder with your chosen words.

Can I edit or replay a story once it’s completed?

Yes! You can go back, change your words, or try again for a totally new result. No two stories will ever be the same.

Can I print or download my story?

Yes — the “Generate PDF” button lets you save or print your completed story with its title and ID number, perfect for sharing or collecting.

Why do some stories have more blanks than others?

Stories vary in complexity and length. Some are short and snappy; others are longer with more placeholders for extra creativity.

How does the random-word button generator (🎲) choose its words?

Each word is pulled from carefully curated word lists built right into Wacky Adlibs. They’re grouped by part of speech (nouns, verbs, adjectives, etc.) and selected at random each time you click the dice button. This ensures every story feels fresh and unpredictable — but still uses real, family-friendly words. Have a suggestion? Send us some feedback.

Looking for a specific story?

Ah, a true seeker of stories! The full list of Adlib titles hides inside our Wacky Adlib Library. You won’t find it anywhere else — this link’s your secret key.

Technical & Account Questions

Is my data saved anywhere?

No personal data or story input is saved. Everything you create happens in your browser and disappears when you leave or refresh the page.

Why isn’t the favicon or image showing correctly in my browser?

Browsers sometimes cache icons. Try refreshing the page or clearing your cache. On mobile, you may need to reopen the site or restart the browser to see updates.

The page looks weird on my phone — what can I do?

Wacky Adlibs is designed to be mobile-friendly. If the layout looks off, try rotating your screen or zooming out. If the issue continues, please report it through the Contact page.

What should I do if a button or story doesn’t load?

First, check your internet connection. If everything seems fine, refresh the page or clear your browser cache. If the issue persists, the site may be updating — check back in a few minutes.

Does the site work offline?

Some story text may still be visible offline, but you’ll need an internet connection to generate new stories or use interactive features like PDF download.

Behind the Scenes

Who made Wacky Adlibs?

Wacky Adlibs was built by an independent developer and storyteller who loves humor, creativity, and nostalgia. It’s a passion project designed to make you smile. #PurpleCow

How are the placeholders ({noun}, {verb}, etc.) filled in?

Each placeholder corresponds to a type of word you enter. When you click “Complete Story,” your choices replace the placeholders instantly to create a unique result.

How do you make sure stories are appropriate or funny?

All stories are reviewed for humor, clarity, and tone before being published. They’re intended to stay lighthearted, family-friendly, and grammatically sound — no gross-out humor or offensive content. However, the completed story’s chaos, humor or appropriateness depends on the words entered by the user.

Are the stories randomly selected or based on themes?

Stories can be loaded randomly or by their unique ID. While themed categories like holidays, pets, or adventures exist, they’re not publicly listed. Random mode ensures a surprise every time!

How many Adlib stories are in the Wacky Adlibs database?

As of January 19, 2026, the database features 1,900+ unique stories, all written and reviewed by humans. While updates don’t follow a fixed schedule, new stories are added periodically throughout the year whenever time and inspiration align. Have an idea of your own? Feel free to send it our way.

Privacy and Safety

Does the site collect any personal information?

Wacky Adlibs uses limited, anonymous tracking to understand how visitors use the site and improve the experience. Some pages may include ad placements to help support the project, but no personally identifiable information is collected or stored.

Are the stories shared publicly?

No. Completed stories exist only in your browser’s temporary memory while you’re on the site. They are not stored on our servers or made public in any way. If you refresh or leave the page, the story is cleared and disappears forever, unless you save it manually.

Is Wacky Adlibs safe for kids to use?

Yes! Wacky Adlibs is designed to be family-friendly. All stories are reviewed for humor, clarity, and tone before being published — no gross-out humor or offensive content. However, since the final story depends on the words users enter, the humor or appropriateness may vary based on their own choices.

Why do I see ads on Wacky Adlibs?

Ads help support the ongoing development and hosting of Wacky Adlibs while keeping the site free to use. We work with third-party advertising partners to display ads and measure performance, but no personally identifiable information is collected or stored by Wacky Adlibs.