Why was the orange always unhappy?
Category: Wordplay · Difficulty: medium
Hint: Think about what gives an orange its flavor.
Answer
It lacked a sense of zest.
Explanation
The joke hinges on 'zest' meaning both enthusiasm and the flavorful part of an orange.
This is a medium wordplay riddle — a moderate challenge for most people. The answer is It lacked a sense of zest..
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