Why did the nervous farm mannequin wear extra layers of flannel for the autumn harvest?
To keep up its scarecrow reputation
This riddle plays on the expectation that a farm guardian must look convincingly frightening and well-dressed while standing in the crop rows. By layering up in cozy plaid shirts, the straw-filled figure ensures it looks authentic for the cool autumn season.
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