Funny riddle

If you feed me, I grow strong and live. But if you give me a refreshing glass of water, I immediately die a painful death. What am I?

Fire. Fire consumes fuel (food) to grow, but water extinguishes it instantly.

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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