Riddle

Why was the picture sent to jail?

Choose an answer

A.It broke the law.
B.It was hung without permission.
C.It stole the spotlight.
D.Because it was framed.
Hint: It's a 4-word phrase with 18 letters, starting with "B".

Answer

Because it was framed.

Why this is the answer

Pun on "framed," meaning both put in a picture frame and falsely accused of a crime.

This riddle is filed under How, What, Why Riddles and rated Easy.