Friday, May 25, 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.  

So, here's this week's riddle.  We ask that you don't Google the answer.  Mr. Punch would not find that sporting at all.  Give it a shot and see what you can come up with.  Here we go... No cheating...





Why have chickens no fear of a future state?



And the answer is:


Because they have their next world (necks twirled) in this.


Yes, that's right.  It's a barnyard slaughter joke.  Hooray!  Thanks to all of you who answered.  I think we've officially all given up trying to come up with the "right" answer.  All the better!  Your responses are far more amusing!
Come back next Friday for another of Mr. Punch's Puzzles.  




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26 comments:

April said...

Because of all the METH they get from the sheep.

Joseph Crisalli said...

What kind of petting zoos did you visit as a child?

Sam P said...

Because they are really stupid, but delicious, birds.

Joseph Crisalli said...

Aha...more barnyard hate. I see how this will go.

Wendy said...

It goes against their grain.

Joseph Crisalli said...

Oh! Ha! Clever.

Carolyn said...

Because they stay ABREAST of current events. See what I did? Lalalala.

Joseph Crisalli said...

Brilliant, Carolyn. Just brilliant! Let's see what else when can come up with.

Shawn said...

Because they have a WING and a prayer...Ha!! More chicken body part humor! And, I agree with Sam, they are delicious - at least the ones that haven't had all the Meth... :)

Angelo said...

Because they're chicken! Like, they're scared.

Joseph Crisalli said...

Clever punning, Shawn. And, yes, meth does tend to alter the taste. That's why you have to be careful from whom you buy your drug-addicted chicken.

Joseph Crisalli said...

Angelo, ummmm. That's a very philosophical answer.

Matt said...

Because they put their eggs in one basket. I don't know a lot about chickens, Joseph.

Joseph Crisalli said...

Maybe not, but I like your reasoning skills.

Marsha said...

Because they peck and choose.

Joseph Crisalli said...

Ha!

Darcy said...

They have no fear of state nor county nor even country because they're free range.

Dashwood said...

They look forward to getting fried.

Oh, really, chickens aren't really long term planners you know.

Joseph Crisalli said...

Very funny, Darcy!

Joseph Crisalli said...

True, Dashwood. Chickens aren't known for their goals.

Dashwood said...

Another stab:

They're more concerned about Cluck and Clock.

Boo.

Joseph Crisalli said...

That was unexpected, Dashwood.

Book Gurl said...

Maybe they don't give a cluck.

Joseph Crisalli said...

Maybe, Book Gurl. And vaguely dirty.

Gene said...

They expect a coop.

Joseph Crisalli said...

Oh, Gene...always creative.