Friday, May 18, 2012

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




Join Mr. Punch on the second week of his 350th year as, once again, we offer 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...



 What is better than an idea?

UPDATE:
And, the answer is


"You, dea'."  (You, dear.)


Thanks to all those who answered.  I always enjoy your responses.  Come back next Friday for another of Mr. Punch's Puzzles.




In the meantime, check out our online store to see how you can “Punch” up your everyday life.  And, remember, that’s the way to do it!



22 comments:

April said...

A sack of cash.

Joseph Crisalli said...

That's difficult to argue.

Matt said...

A good idea.

Joseph Crisalli said...

Interesting distinction.

Shawn said...

Cake!! :)

Joseph Crisalli said...

I completely agree.

Barb said...

Two ideas

Joseph Crisalli said...

How true.

Sam P said...

Having someone come up with the idea for you.

Joseph Crisalli said...

Depends on the idea, Sam.

Book Gurl said...

I'm going with cake and cash, too.

Joseph Crisalli said...

I think that's reasonable.

Angelo said...

Dinner.

Joseph Crisalli said...

I can't disagree with that either.

Carolyn said...

The finished product.

Joseph Crisalli said...

Definitely true, but not the joke.

Darcy said...

The answer.

Joseph Crisalli said...

A very good answer, Darcy.

Dashwood said...

Better than an idea is a reality. If the reality is cake. Or cash. Or sausages.

Anonymous said...

Or maybe a memory?

Joseph Crisalli said...

Mr. Punch would agree on all, Dashwood.

Joseph Crisalli said...

Clever, anonymous.