Why did the clock get kicked out of the party?
Category: Wordplay · Difficulty: easy
Hint: Think about the sounds clocks make.
Answer
It wouldn't stop ticking.
Explanation
The joke plays on 'tocking' as a sound and 'talking' too much, referring to a clock's chimes.
This is an easy wordplay riddle — a good one for children and beginners. The answer is It wouldn't stop ticking..
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