Funny riddle

I have a tiny, sharp spine, but I cannot read a single word. What am I?

A cactus. A cactus has biological spines (thorns), but obviously lacks a brain to read literature.

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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