Witty Riddle: Joe's Confusing Cow and Chicken Math Explained

Kaylee Everhart

Updated Friday, August 9, 2024 at 12:00 AM CDT

Prepare for a hearty laugh with Joe's baffling yet witty riddle that has everyone scratching their heads! In a recent YouTube short titled "Please wait for it 🤣," Joe presents a seemingly simple question that leaves his friends utterly confused.

The riddle goes, "There are 30 cows in the field and 28 chickens. How many didn't?" At first glance, this question appears to be a grammatical mishap, causing much confusion and prompting responses like "That doesn't make sense!" and "How do you get 10 out of that?"

However, Joe eventually reveals the clever twist behind his riddle: "There are 30 cows in the field and 28 (twenty ate) chickens. How many didn't?" The answer is ten, as 20 out of the 30 cows ate chickens, leaving ten that didn't.

Watch the complete video to see the priceless reactions and the moment the riddle finally clicks for Joe's friends. This short clip is a delightful reminder of how a little wordplay can turn a simple question into a witty and mind-bending puzzle.

Don't miss this entertaining video! Check out the full clip to enjoy the fun and share it with friends to see if they can crack the riddle too.

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