Death can sometimes be funny -- like in Quentin Tarantino films when someone's head gets chopped off by a samurai sword and a fountain of blood starts spewing out. That's kinda funny.

Writers Barry Nelson and Tom Schecker also make death funny in their new book "Mr. Ed: Dead," a collection of obituaries detailing the lives (and deaths) of fictional characters.


Keep reading for a few of our favorite obits from the new book.

Flying Nun Shot Down by Air Force

Gallant and Goofus -- One Survives, the Other Dies

Holden Caulfield Dies in Amusement Park Malfunction
Little Boy Blew Gets Gored by Bull
The Talented Mr. Ripley Falls to His Death

Tabitha Stephens Sacrificed to Rain God