Riddle

A woman shoots her husband. Then she holds him underwater for over 5 minutes. Finally, she hangs him. But 5 minutes later they both go out together and enjoy a wonderful dinner together. How can this be?

Choose an answer

A.She was rehearsing a play
B.She was performing a magic trick
C.She was recreating a dream
D.The woman was a photographer. She shot a picture of her husband, developed it, and hung it up to dry.
Hint: It's a 20-word phrase with 78 letters, starting with "T".

Answer

The woman was a photographer. She shot a picture of her husband, developed it, and hung it up to dry.

Why this is the answer

Each violent-sounding verb actually describes photography: shooting a photo, developing it in water, and hanging it up to dry.

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