Friday, May 3, 2013

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 is the devil riding a mouse like one and the same thing? 

And the answer is... Sin on a Mouse (synonymous).  Oh...for fun.  So, I confess, this was a confusing one.  But,  you all did so well.  Special mention to Darcy, Dashwood, Matt, Gene...well...to all of  you, really.

Come back next Friday for another of Mr. Punch's Puzzles!




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22 comments:

April said...

Because a mouse that big is hell.

Joseph Crisalli said...

I can't disagree.

Angelo said...

I don't get it.

Joseph Crisalli said...

I'm not sure I do either.

Matt said...

Because both can sneak into your house and chew up your wires.

Joseph Crisalli said...

I hadn't thought of that.

Carolyn said...

Both have tails.

Joseph Crisalli said...

Lots of things have tails.

Gene said...

My mother in law would crush a mouse.

Joseph Crisalli said...

I'll bet.

Barb said...

They're both pests.

Joseph Crisalli said...

Can't argue with that.

Kathy said...

One is a demon and one is vermin.

Joseph Crisalli said...

A suitably Victorian answer.

Gregg said...

My grandmother used to tell this joke, so I won't answer since I knew it before.

Joseph Crisalli said...

That's very polite.

Beth Ann said...

Both have whiskers.

Joseph Crisalli said...

If you say so.

Darcy said...

Cheese is a big part of both of their lives.

Joseph Crisalli said...

As it should be.

Dashwood said...

The Devil rides on a road infernal
A mouse rode by anyone is a mouse worn internal.

Joseph Crisalli said...

Ha! Clever!