Why did the detective bring a ladder to the bar? Because he heard the drinks were on the house!
Category: Funny · Difficulty: easy
Hint: Consider the meaning of 'on the house.'
Answer
He misinterpreted the message
Explanation
The humor is based on the literal interpretation of 'on the house' as needing a ladder rather than free drinks.
This is an easy funny riddle — a good one for children and beginners. The answer is He misinterpreted the message.
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