Friday, March 30, 2012

Mr. Punch's Puzzles: The Riddle of the Week





Once, again, Mr. Punch, with my help, is offering up a true Victorian riddle.  The first person to answer correctly--by posting in the comments--will receive public congratulations.  And, this week, the winner will receive a fabulous prize from our online store—your very own “That’s the Way to Do It!” tote-bag!  We tried for this last week, but no one guessed the correct answer.  So, let’s try it again!

Here's this week's riddle.  We ask that you don't Google the answer.  Mr. Punch would not find that very fair, and, then, he’d cry.  We don’t want that.  Do we?  Give it a shot and see what you can come up with.  Here we go... No cheating...



A boy said to his sister, “I saw something in town that would tickle you.” “Oh!” she said, “was it a monkey?” “No.” “Was it a dancing bear?” “No. It was —”


UPDATE:


And, the answer is:  A FEATHER!


Thanks to all who answered.  I always enjoy your comments!  And, congratulations to Gene--our winner!  Gene, please send your full name and address to my email address so that I can post your "That's the way to do it!" tote bag to you!  Hooray for Gene!


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16 comments:

April said...

The prince of Wails

Joseph Crisalli said...

Ha! WAILS, no. Funny, but, no.

Sam P said...

Itching powder.

Joseph Crisalli said...

Um, Sam, wouldn't itching powder be just...itchy?

Kathy said...

A dancing monkey?

Joseph Crisalli said...

Well I'D like to see that. But, that's not it.

Darcy said...

Aunt Vicky and Uncle Al (aka the tickle monsters). They set up a Tickle booth at the fete every year. They'll tickle anybody for half a crown. (Sorry I think I got carried away.)

Joseph Crisalli said...

Ah, Darcy! I like the thought of Their Majesties opening a tickle booth! I can see both of them being quite vicious as tickle monsters! You get the distinction of most wonderfully thought-provoking answer thus far!

Dashwood said...

Lots of spring pollen. 'Choo!!

Joseph Crisalli said...

True, it tickles those with noses. But, that's not the sort of tickle we mean.

Carolyn said...

A palace guard?

Joseph Crisalli said...

They can tickle, I guess, but not smile. Not quite it...but, thanks.

Barb said...

A Punch and Judy show

Joseph Crisalli said...

Yay! That would tickle me! But, that's not the answer.

Gene said...

I think it's a trap to quote Admiral Akbar. Is the answer---a feather?

Joseph Crisalli said...

Yes! Gene you are correct! You're our winner. Email your full name and address to BelleEpoque@tx.rr.com so that I can send you your very own "That's the Way to do it" tote bag! Hooray for you!