Why don’t goldfish ever play basketball?
Category: Funny · Difficulty: medium
Hint: Think about the equipment used in basketball.
Answer
They fear getting caught in the net
Explanation
The humor lies in the fish's fear of a net, which is both a fishing tool and a basketball term.
This is a medium funny riddle — a moderate challenge for most people. The answer is They fear getting caught in the net.
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