Funny riddle

I am tall when I am young, but I turn into a short, grumpy old person. What am I?

A pencil. A new pencil starts long, but as it gets sharpened down over time, it gets shorter.

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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