Riddle

How did the court know the judge was ready for bed?

Choose an answer

A.He was holding a pillow
B.He yawned during the trial
C.He dismissed court early
D.He was wearing his robe.
Hint: It's a 5-word phrase with 19 letters, starting with "H".

Answer

He was wearing his robe.

Why this is the answer

The pun relies on 'robe' meaning both the judge's official courtroom garment and a bathrobe worn before sleep.

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