What do you call a scientist who can't remember their formulas? They're always losing track of their elements.
Category: Wordplay · Difficulty: easy
Hint: Consider something that relates to the periodic table.
Answer
A periodic forgetter
Explanation
The humor comes from 'periodic' referencing both the table and regularity in memory.
This is an easy wordplay riddle — a good one for children and beginners. The answer is A periodic forgetter.
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