Friday, April 5, 2013

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





Each Friday, Mr. Punch, with my help, presents a true Victorian riddle.  The first person to answer correctly--by posting in the comments--will receive public congratulations.  Be on the look-out!  Sometimes--not today, because, frankly, I don't feel like it--the winner will receive a fabulous prize from our online store.

So, here's this week's riddle.  And, for the love of Punch, don't Google the answer.  That's not cool, and most of all, it's very un-Victorian.  Must be sporting, Chums, what.


Though of great age,
I'm kept in a cage,
Having a long tail and one ear,
My mouth it is round,
And when joys do abound,
O, then I sing wonderful clear.



And, the answer is...

A Church Bell

Very amusing answers today with special mention to Matty, Darcy, and Dashwood.  Come back next Friday for another of Mr. Punch's Puzzles!




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24 comments:

April said...

O.J. Simpson.

Joseph Crisalli said...

No, neither he nor Homer.

Matty said...

I'll steal Carolyn's usual answer and say Liza with a Zeeeeeee.

Joseph Crisalli said...

That's "No" with an ennnnnnnn.

Carolyn said...

Poo. Well then I have no answer. I hope you're happy with yourself.

Joseph Crisalli said...

I have a feeling that he is.

Matty said...

I really am. :p

Joseph Crisalli said...

See, Carolyn?

Dashwood said...

Vincent Van Gopher

Darcy said...

Well, if its not OJ or Homer Simpson and Matty and Carolyn struck out with Liza . I'm sure it must be Wallis Simpson or Raymond Burr.

Joseph Crisalli said...

Clever, Dashwood. That made me laugh.

Joseph Crisalli said...

Darcy...your reasoning is sound.

Gene said...

Everyone together now.........
My mother in law.

Joseph Crisalli said...

I suspected as much.

Angelo said...

Whatever it is I dont want to meet it on the street.

Joseph Crisalli said...

Sensible.

Barb said...

My aunt was like that.

Joseph Crisalli said...

Oh...ummmm...

I'm sorry?

Sam P said...

This one's hard. A trash can?

Joseph Crisalli said...

Only if it's full of grouches.

Beth Ann said...

A pitcher?

Joseph Crisalli said...

No, nor a catcher. Nor even an ump.

Kathy said...

Boy George.

Joseph Crisalli said...

Is he kept in a cage these days?