Riddle

Why can't you keep a clock in jail?

Choose an answer

A.Because it would tick too loud
B.Because it always escapes
C.Because it has no hands to hold bars
D.Because time is always running out
Hint: It's a 6-word phrase with 29 letters, starting with "B".

Answer

Because time is always running out

Why this is the answer

This is a pun on 'time running out', both meaning a countdown and an escape.

This riddle is filed under Time, Money, Music Riddles and rated Easy.