Funny riddle

I am born inside a dark, woody house, but I spend my entire adult life getting decapitated by sharp steel just so humans can write a grocery list.

A pencil. Pencils are made of wood and graphite, and their tips are constantly sharpened with blades.

About this riddle

Funny riddles trade logic for a punchline. The answer is often a pun, so say it out loud and listen for the sound-alike.

Difficulty: Medium. More like this: Funny riddles with answers or try Wordle for a different kind of puzzle.

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