Riddle

Working Out

Can you solve this riddle? We travel much, yet pris’ners are,And close confined to boot,We with the swiftest horse keep pace,Yet always go on foot. Answer: A pair of spurs. Source: Victorian Book – “A Thousand and One Riddles, With a Few Thrown In”, published by George Routledge and Sons, London.

A Match

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.

Spot the Difference

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.

Kids & Their Phones

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”

Asking the Question

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”

50 Shades of Pink

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.

Unlocked

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).

Riddle

Question: Why are the pages of a book like the days of man? Answer: Because they are numbered.

Feathered Friends

Arthur: David, who killed the greatest number of chickens? David: Hamlet’s uncle, of course, because “he did murder most foul”. Source: Victorian Book “A Thousand and One Riddles, With a Few Thrown In”, Publisher George Routledge & Sons Ltd. Check back tomorrow for photographs of the Alan Jones Memorial Competition 2023 Click Here for DiaryContinue reading “Feathered Friends”