Funny riddle

I am full of holes, yet I hold a ton of water. I am most useful when I am soaked, but I die when I am dried. What am I?

A sponge. Sponges are porous (full of holes), hold water, and are used wet, though they become stiff and brittle when completely dried out.

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.

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