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I have a hundred legs, but cannot stand, a long neck but no head; I ease the maid's life. What am I?

Illustration for riddle: I have a hundred legs, but cannot stand, a long neck but no head; I ease the maid's life. What am I?

A broom

Why this works

This riddle plays with imagery and metaphorical language. The "hundred legs" refer to the bristles of the broom, which can resemble legs when viewed from the side, while "cannot stand" implies that it needs to be held or leaned against something to be upright. The "long neck" describes the handle of the broom, which is long and slender but lacks a head like a person or animal. Lastly, the phrase "I ease the maid's life" hints at the broom's primary function—cleaning, which certainly makes household chores easier.

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Common Wrong Answers

“A centipede”

A centipede has many legs and can stand; it does not fit the description of easing a maid's life.

“A vacuum cleaner”

While a vacuum cleaner helps clean, it doesn't have 'legs' or a 'neck' as described in the riddle.

“A mop”

A mop may help clean but typically doesn't have a hundred legs or a long neck, making it an incorrect answer.

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