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Illustration for riddle: You are in a room with 3 monkeys. One monkey has a banana, one has a stick, and one has nothing. Who — Can you figure out this riddle?

You are in a room with 3 monkeys. One monkey has a banana, one has a stick, and one has nothing. Who is the smartest primate?

You

Why this works

This riddle plays on the expectation that the answer will relate to the monkeys in the room, but instead, it redirects focus to you, the riddle's poser. The clever twist here is that while the monkeys are animals known for their playful behavior, the riddle implies that you, as a human, possess the intelligence to solve the riddle itself, making you the "smartest primate." It's a fun reminder that sometimes the answer lies in our own perspective rather than the obvious clues presented!

Common Wrong Answers

“The monkey with the banana”

While the monkey with the banana may seem to have an advantage by possessing food, intelligence is not determined by the possession of objects.

“The monkey with the stick”

Although the monkey with the stick may appear to be using a tool, it does not necessarily indicate higher intelligence compared to a human.

“The monkey with nothing”

Having nothing does not imply intelligence. The riddle suggests that the smartest primate is actually the person in the room, not any of the monkeys.

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