Riddle

What becomes too young the longer it exists?

Choose an answer

A.A photograph
B.A statue
C.A mirror image
D.A portrait
Hint: It's a 2-word phrase with 9 letters, starting with "A".

Answer

A portrait

Why this is the answer

A portrait captures a person at one fixed age forever; the longer it exists, the further behind -- 'younger' -- it falls compared to how old the real person becomes. This is a loosely worded riddle that relies on a somewhat poetic reading.

This riddle is filed under Hard/Difficult Riddles and rated Medium.