A butcher has a 36 inch waist around, and he is 5 feet tall. What does he weigh?

Why this works

This riddle plays with the expectations we have about measurements and the occupation of the butcher. While the details about the butcher's waist size and height might suggest we should focus on his physical characteristics, the key lies in his profession. The twist is that instead of weighing himself, the riddle cleverly points out that as a butcher, he primarily weighs meat! This shift in perspective makes the answer both humorous and surprising.