Friday, April 19, 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.


I have a cock on yonder hill,
I keep him for a wonder,
And every time the cock do crow,
It lightens, hails and thunders.


And, the answer is...

A Gun.

Really.  As in cocking your gun.  I prefer to think of it as a weather vane.  I don't know why.  I hesitated to use this one.  But, you all made the best of it.  Dashwood, Darcy, Shawn, Matt, and Beth Ann offered some clever answers.  As for the rest of you, it's always a pleasure to see your thoughts.  And, Angelo...well, good for you for being true to yourself.

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





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22 comments:

April said...

I'm going to spare you from my answer to this.

Joseph Crisalli said...

Probably for the best. But, thanks for posting in the right place this week.

Gene said...

That weird chicken who chases Foghorn Leghorn.

Joseph Crisalli said...

Or your mother in law.

Darcy said...

Barney Fife.
You see he was out on yonder hill looking for Ottis's still and instead found Floyd "s big rooster.
Andy was mad. I think he fired him.
Aunt Bee wanted him to nip it in the bud.

Joseph Crisalli said...

Nip it, nip it in the bud. Good answer.

Dashwood said...

Anyone who ever watched The Animaniacs knows instantly that this is CHICKEN BOO

Joseph Crisalli said...

Oh, yes!

Matt said...

Uh. I can't think of anything. A politician? They're often cocks.

Joseph Crisalli said...

Good point.

Shawn said...

Well, I am not sure, but I do know that we get lightning, hail and thunder every time someone turns their TV to "Honey Boo Boo."

Joseph Crisalli said...

I knew it!

Angelo said...

Cock. haha

Joseph Crisalli said...

Charming as always, Angelo.

Sam P said...

I'm still thinking about Floyd's big rooster.

Joseph Crisalli said...

We all are, Sam.

Carolyn said...

Coq au vin.

Joseph Crisalli said...

Yes, please.

Beth Ann said...

Zeus the Thunder Rooster.

Joseph Crisalli said...

My favorite children's story.

Anonymous said...

A classy answer would be a cockatrice. But... I'd rather hear April's answer.

Joseph Crisalli said...

Me, too.