Riddle

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”

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”

Riddle

Firstly, a reminder, of the Ladies versus Gents this afternoon. Arrive by 1pm for a 1:30pm start. Eddie: Hey John, you’ll appreciate this one. Why is a barrister like a politician? John C: Well apart from the obvious of them both being able to talk the hind legs off a donkey, why is a barristerContinue reading “Riddle”

Timing is Everything

Gwyn: Now, David and Ian, do you know what is always behind time? David: No idea Gwyn. Ian: I’ll buy it Gwyn. What’s the answer? Gwyn: The back of a watch, of course! Source: “A Thousand and One Riddles – With a Few Thrown In”. Victorian book of riddles published by George Routledge & Sons,Continue reading “Timing is Everything”

Riddle

Shan: Tommy, if a man saw his sister fall into a well, why could he not rescue her? Tommy: Go on Shan, why not? Shan: Because he could not be a brother and assist her too. Source: A Victorian book entitled: “A Thousand and One Riddles, With a Few Thrown in”, published by George RoutledgeContinue reading “Riddle”

Riddle

Tom: Clare, why would a compliment from a chicken be an insult? Clare: All right Tom, I’ll buy it. Why would a compliment from a chicken be an insult? Tom: Because it would be fowl language! Source: “A Thousand and One Riddles, with a Few Thrown In”. Published by George Routledge & Sons Ltd., London.

At It Again

John: “So tell me then Eddie and Brian, what belongs to each of you but is used by your friends more than by you?” Brian: “What do you think Eddie?” Eddie: “Go on John, what’s the answer?” John: “Your name!”