70 Silly Riddles That Make No Sense (But Do!)

Sometimes the best riddles don’t make any sense at all until they do! These 70 short and silly riddles are perfect for breaking the ice, making kids giggle, or just giving your brain a fun little workout. They’re weird, witty, and wonderfully nonsensical. Let’s dive into the madness!


  1. What color is a hiccup?

Answer: Invisible


  1. What has four wheels and flies?

Answer: A garbage truck


  1. Why did the banana go to the doctor?

Answer: It wasn’t peeling well


  1. How do cows do math?

Answer: With a cow-culator


  1. Why did the spoon fail school?

Answer: It couldn’t handle the pressure


  1. What do you call a bear with no teeth?

Answer: A gummy bear


  1. What did the pencil say to the paper?

Answer: I dot you


  1. Why can’t a nose be 12 inches long?

Answer: Because then it would be a foot


  1. Why did the chicken join a band?

Answer: Because it had drumsticks


  1. What did the wall say to the ceiling?

Answer: I’ve got you covered


  1. What do you call a fish wearing a bowtie?

Answer: Sofishticated


  1. What happens if you eat a clock?

Answer: It’s time-consuming


  1. Why don’t skeletons fight each other?

Answer: They don’t have the guts


  1. What do you get when you cross a snowman and a dog?

Answer: Frostbite


  1. Why did the tomato blush?

Answer: It saw the salad dressing


  1. What do you call a lazy kangaroo?

Answer: A pouch potato


  1. How do you catch a squirrel?

Answer: Climb a tree and act like a nut


  1. What has ears but can’t hear?

Answer: A cornfield


  1. Why was the computer cold?

Answer: It left its Windows open


  1. Why don’t eggs tell jokes?

Answer: They’d crack up


  1. What did the grape do when it got stepped on?

Answer: It let out a little whine


  1. What’s orange and sounds like a parrot?

Answer: A carrot


  1. Why did the bicycle fall over?

Answer: It was two-tired


  1. What has a bottom at the top?

Answer: Your legs


  1. What do you call a sleeping bull?

Answer: A bulldozer


  1. Why did the cookie go to the doctor?

Answer: It felt crumby


  1. Why can’t you give Elsa a balloon?

Answer: Because she’ll let it go


  1. What did one hat say to the other?

Answer: You stay here, I’ll go on ahead


  1. What’s green and sings?

Answer: Elvis Parsley


  1. Why are ghosts bad at lying?

Answer: You can see right through them


  1. What did the ocean say to the beach?

Answer: Nothing, it just waved


  1. What kind of tree fits in your hand?

Answer: A palm tree


  1. Why did the scarecrow win an award?

Answer: He was outstanding in his field


  1. Why was the math book sad?

Answer: It had too many problems


  1. What’s brown and sticky?

Answer: A stick


  1. What did the left eye say to the right eye?

Answer: Between us, something smells


  1. Why can’t your nose be 14 inches long?

Answer: Because then it would be too nosey


  1. What’s fast, loud, and crunchy?

Answer: A rocket chip


  1. Why don’t some couples go to the gym?

Answer: Because they don’t work out


  1. What do clouds wear under their pants?

Answer: Thunderwear


  1. Why did the belt go to jail?

Answer: For holding up the pants


  1. Why was the broom late?

Answer: It swept in


  1. What did the zero say to the eight?

Answer: Nice belt!


  1. What has hands but can’t clap?

Answer: A clock


  1. What kind of music do mummies listen to?

Answer: Wrap music


  1. Why can’t your hand be 100 years old?

Answer: Because it would be a handful


  1. What do you call cheese that isn’t yours?

Answer: Nacho cheese


  1. What animal needs oil?

Answer: A squeaky mouse


  1. Why did the monkey like the banana?

Answer: It had appeal


  1. What kind of key opens a banana?

Answer: A monkey


  1. Why did the frog call his insurance?

Answer: He had a jump in coverage


  1. What do you call a snowman in the summer?

Answer: A puddle


  1. Why was the calendar scared?

Answer: Its days were numbered


  1. What kind of shoes do frogs wear?

Answer: Open toad


  1. Why did the golfer bring two pants?

Answer: In case he got a hole in one


  1. What do you call a singing laptop?

Answer: A Dell


  1. Why did the peanut go to the party?

Answer: Because it was a little nuts


  1. Why was the belt such a good comedian?

Answer: It always had a good punchline


  1. What do you call a dinosaur with bad grammar?

Answer: Thesaurus


  1. Why did the moon skip dinner?

Answer: It was full


61. What’s invisible and smells like bananas?

Answer: A monkey fart


  1. Why did the cupcake cross the road?

Answer: It was frosted to do so


  1. What do you call a cat that loves to bowl?

Answer: An alley cat


  1. Why don’t aliens eat clowns?

Answer: Because they taste funny


  1. What kind of nut has no shell?

Answer: A donut


  1. Why did the car apply for a job?

Answer: It wanted to quit being exhausted


  1. What does a cloud wear when it’s cold?

Answer: A thunder-coat


  1. Why did the phone go to therapy?

Answer: Too many hang-ups


  1. What’s a vampire’s favorite fruit?

Answer: A blood orange


  1. What happened to the guy who stole a calendar?

Answer: He got twelve months


See? Sometimes nonsense just makes perfect sense if you’re willing to play along! These silly riddles are lighthearted fun for all ages, perfect for school, road trips, parties, or just cheering up a dull moment.

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