And, now, for the eighth time, 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. Mr. Punch demands that you don't Google the answer as that would be cheating, chums. Give it a shot and see what you can come up with. Here we go... No googling… “That’s the way to do it!”
Why are sheep the most dissipated of animals?
UPDATE:
And the answer is...
Because they gamble (gambol) all their youth.
Many thanks for all of the wonderfully entertaining answers! Look for more fun next week!
36 comments:
Meth.
Yes, April, the answer to the Victorian riddle about barnyard animals is METH.
Okay, I just checked and it's not. Keep trying!
They're in the Secret Service.
They're not THAT dissipated.
Because they're drunks. All sheep are drunks.
There's a lot of sheep-hate here today. I had no idea.
Oh, oh, oh! I have one more. Because they're always chasing tail!!!
*Shaking Head*
Sam, I'd love to have a drink with you. We can chase sheep.
I'm so glad to be bringing sheep haters together. I'll add a category to the forums.
How about it's because they always have the wool pulled over their eyes...get it? Wool...because they're sheep. Hee hee!! :)
A very thoughtful answer, Shawn. Thank you for showing respect for our ovine brothers and sisters. Not quite it, but a good, clever answer.
Because they're always on the lamb.
Ah--another clever answer. Kudos, Matt! That wasn't the answer I was going for either, but a very respectable try.
Okay, how about this...because they'll "ram ewe!" Ha! This is fun!
You're on a roll! Very clever! We're getting closer.
Shawn can have a drink too. And Carolyn. Drinks for everyone.
No, April. No drinks. We're not licensed.
Because they're bleatin' rude.
Ha! Funny. Let's keep going!
Because they turn into jumpers.
How very British of you, Book Gurl. Well done. Still looking for another answer, however...
Because they strip every spring.
Good answer, Angelo. Let's get some more.
Okay then, they're always spinning yarns...ha!
You know your sheep puns, Shawn! Well done. But, there's one answer we haven't gotten yet. Keep trying!
They're always running from the "fuzz"
Close, Barb.
Because they spend a lot of time gathering wool?
It's not as funny as sheep on meth or Columbian vacations. Or drunk.
Because they keep company with Little Bo Peep.
Who was, as we all know, a notorious harlot, Gene.
By the way, Gene, Gene the Riddle machine, you need to send me your address. You still have to claim your prize from a few weeks ago. And, we might have a little bonus for you.
belleepoque@tx.rr.com
Dashwood, that was an excellent and very Victorian response. Nicely played! You're in the right spirit. But, we're still not quite there.
Because they like to party with Oscar Wilde.
Well, that's certainly dissipated. Darcy, have you ever wondered what Oscar Wilde smelled like? I was at the bookstore the other day and saw a candle that claimed to smell like him. It wasn't what you'd expect.
Thanks for your answer. Let's keep trying.
Maybe like Charles Lamb's sister, Mary, they go around stabbing their parents with forks and knives.
And they always do things they mutton.
Ha! Interesting and historical answer. Not right, but interesting.
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