Riddle

Why are fish so good at watching their weight?

Choose an answer

A.They swim constantly to burn calories
B.They eat small portions of algae
C.They count calories in seaweed
D.Because they have lots of scales.
Hint: It's a 6-word phrase with 27 letters, starting with "B".

Answer

Because they have lots of scales.

Why this is the answer

This puns on 'scales,' meaning both fish skin covering and a device for measuring weight.

This riddle is filed under Pet, Cat & Dog Riddles and rated Easy.