Monday, January 13, 2014

Riddles and Wordplays for a Dreary Day




The last few days here in Toronto have been damp, dreary and bereft of sunshine.  Therefore, I have decided to create my own sunshine.  Here are some riddles and wordplays courtesy of Number 16.  I hope you enjoy them and that they put a smile on your face.

RIDDLE ME THIS!

What did the baby computer call his father?

ANSWER

Data


What's tall when it's young and short when it's old?

ANSWER

A candle


How does a horse say hi?

ANSWER

Hay!

How does a horse say no?

ANSWER

Neigh!


How is it possible for a pocket to be empty and still have something in it?

ANSWER

If it has a hole in it


What five-letter word becomes shorter if you add two letters to it?

ANSWER

Short


What is a cow's favourite holiday?

ANSWER

Moo Year's Day


I am the beginning of the end, the end of every place.  I am the beginning of eternity, the end of time and space.  What am I?

ANSWER

The letter E



WORDPLAYS


DEBATE: What lures de fish

DENIAL: Egyptian river

DESPAIR: Tire kept for emergencies


BALDERDASH: A rapidly receding hairline

GARGOLYE: Olive-flavoured mouth wash

SNEEZE: Much achoo about nothing

PARALYZE: a couple of fibs



- Joanne


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