A Riddle Tale
a series of witty riddles with a twist
Hey there, readers! Ready for a good laugh?
I’ve got a collection of witty riddles lined up, and I’m curious to see how many you can solve. Riddles are a fun way to challenge your mind, spark creativity, and maybe even bring out a few chuckles along the way. So, give them a go, and don’t forget to drop a comment telling me how many you got right.
Let’s see who’s really got those riddle-solving skills!
1000 bricks are being transported on a plane. One falls out. How many are left?
999. Simple math to make sure you’re warmed up for the riddles ahead! HAHA!
How do you put an elephant into a refrigerator in four steps?
1. Bring the elephant.
2. Open the refrigerator door.
3. Put the elephant inside.
4. Close the door.
How do you put a giraffe into the refrigerator in five steps?
1. Bring the giraffe.
2. Open the refrigerator door.
3. Take the elephant out.
4. Put the giraffe inside.
5. Close the door.
The Lion King is throwing a birthday party and invites all the animals. Which one doesn’t show up?
The giraffe—because it’s still locked in the refrigerator!
An old granny swims across a river inhabited by deadly alligators and manages not to get eaten. How?
The alligators are at the Lion King’s birthday party.
The granny safely crosses the river but still dies. Why?
The brick that fell from the aeroplane earlier hits her on the head.
A month later a building collapses 10000 miles away from the forest, killing all its occupants. Why?
There was a missing brick in the construction.
What kind of foods are served at the granny’s funeral?
Meat—what else should we do with the frozen giraffe?
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I had to chop the elephant first!
Well... that got a little dark.
Would make quite a nice halloween story