A monkey, a squirrel and a bird are racing to the top of a coconut tree. Who will get the banana first, the monkey, the squirrel or the bird?

Why this works

This riddle plays with our expectations by introducing animals typically associated with trees and racing, which might lead us to think about their abilities to reach the top. However, the twist lies in the fact that coconut trees do not bear bananas; instead, they produce coconuts. This clever misdirection highlights that the question itself is based on a false premise, prompting us to rethink what we know about trees and the fruits they bear!