Funny riddle

I wear a tuxedo all year round, I can swim like an Olympic champion, but my dreams of flying are strictly for the penguins.

A penguin. The riddle describes a penguin's physical appearance (tuxedo-like feathers) and its inability to fly despite being a bird.

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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