Funny riddle

I am tall when I am young, and I shrink down as I grow old. What am I?

A candle. As a candle burns down over time, its physical height decreases.

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

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