There was a building with 100 floors. A short man lived on the very top floor, the 100th floor. On sunny days, he would ride the elevator up to the 70th floor, then climb the stairs up the rest of the way. On rainy days, he would ride the elevator straight to his apartment, the 100th floor. Why?
He is short, so he can't reach the 100th floor button. On rainy days, he can use his umbrella to poke the button.
Why this works
This riddle plays on the concept of physical limitations and creative problem-solving. The short man can only reach the elevator button for the 70th floor because of his height, which is why he uses the stairs to get to the top when the weather is nice. However, on rainy days, he uses his umbrella to reach the button for the 100th floor, cleverly adapting to his situation. This clever twist highlights how sometimes the simplest solutions come from thinking outside the box!