Funny riddle

I am so fragile that simply saying my name out loud is enough to destroy me completely. What am I?

Silence. To say the word 'silence' requires you to make a sound, which immediately breaks the silence.

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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