Funny riddle

I go up when the rain comes down, I love to pop under pressure, and if you let go of my string, I will abandon you forever.

A helium balloon. Balloons rise into the sky, pop easily if overinflated, and float away if untethered.

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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