Riddle

Can a man legally marry his widow's sister in California?

Choose an answer

A.Yes, with her sister's permission
B.No, it's illegal in California
C.Yes, if they wait a year
D.No, because the man is deceased if she's his widow.
Hint: It's a 10-word phrase with 39 letters, starting with "N".

Answer

No, because the man is deceased if she's his widow.

Why this is the answer

A "widow" is the wife of a dead man, so he cannot marry anyone — he's no longer alive.

This riddle is filed under Dirty, Family Riddles and rated Medium.