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In British Columbia you cannot take a picture of a man with a wooden leg. Why not?

A wooden leg can't take a picture

Why this works

This riddle plays on the expectation that the phrase "take a picture of a man" refers to using a camera, while the twist lies in the literal interpretation of "a man with a wooden leg." The punchline reveals that the wooden leg, being an inanimate object, cannot operate a camera. Thus, the humor comes from the clever misdirection and the play on words, making us consider both the man and his leg in a different light.

Common Wrong Answers

“Because the man is always moving”

The riddle is a play on words and does not involve the man's ability to stay still; it focuses on the absurdity of the idea of a wooden leg taking a picture.

“Because it's illegal to take pictures in British Columbia”

There is no law mentioned in the riddle that prohibits taking pictures; the riddle is meant to be humorous and doesn't reference any legal restrictions.

“Because the camera won't work”

The riddle is not about the functionality of the camera but rather a pun on the phrase 'wooden leg' and its inability to perform an action like taking a picture.

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