Category Archives: Riddle

Question: Why is a four-quart jug like a lady’s side-saddle? Source: “A Thousand and One Riddles: With a Few Thrown In”, Victorian book published by George Routledge & Sons, Limited. Answer: Because it holds a gall-on.

What is the difference between a hen and an idle musician? One lays at pleasure, the other plays at leisure. Source: “A Thousand and One Riddles: With a Few Thrown In”, Victorian book published by George Routledge & Sons, Limited.

John C: Dave. Dave P: Yes John. John C: Look at this picture on my phone. Which would you prefer? To be killed by an elephant or by a gorilla? Dave P: Quite honestly John, I’d rather the elephant killed the gorilla. Source: “One Thousand and One Riddles, With a Few Thrown In”, Published byContinue reading “Kids & Their Phones”

Marina: Dave, before we do some work, tell me this: How many sides are there to a tree? DaveH: Now that sounds like a trick question Marina. OK, tell me. How many? Marina: Two sides. The outside and the inside. Source: Victorian Book “A Thousand and One Riddles, With a Few Thrown In”, Publisher GeorgeContinue reading “Asking the Question”

Hey David, whilst you’re looking in the pink, what’s the answer to this question: Hidden away in Gwydir Forest (not really) there’s a one-story house that’s coloured pink. All the furniture is pink, the wallpaper is pink, even the bedrooms are pink. The cat isn’t pink. The people aren’t pink. So what colour are theContinue reading “50 Shades of Pink”

Barbara: “Gwyneth, tell me, when do sheep become stationery?” Gwyneth: “Well, Barbara, that’s a difficult one. What is it?” Barbara: “When they are turned into pens”. Source: “A Thousand and One Riddles, With a Few Thrown In”, a Victorian book Published by George Routledge & Sons Ltd., London.

JohnB: Elaine, what key is the hardest to turn? Elaine: Hmm, well let’s think about that. No, I’ve no idea. What’s the answer John? JohnB: A donkey! Source: “A Thousand and One Riddles, With a Few Thrown In”, Publisher George Routledge and Sons Limited, London (A Victorian book of riddles).

DaveH (Right): Well Dave, why is a comet more like a dog than the Dog Star? DaveL (Left): Hmm Dave, why? DaveH: Because it has a tail and the Dog Star hasn’t. DaveL: OK Dave, but how about this one: Why does the advantage lie with the Dog Star? DaveH: Don’t know Dave, why? DaveL:Continue reading “Riddles”