Here is a quick wordplay riddle for anyone who enjoys coffee and a good old-fashioned joke: Why did the coffee call the police?
Answer: Because it got mugged!
The punchline plays on two meanings of the word mug. A mug is the cup you might drink your morning coffee from. To be mugged also means to be robbed or attacked. Put the two meanings together and you get a silly joke that works in just one line.
Why simple riddles can be so funny
Short riddles often work because your mind looks for a serious explanation before noticing the joke hidden in an everyday word. In this case, there is no real mystery to solve—just a clever double meaning.
Share the question with a friend before revealing the answer. The best part is seeing how long it takes for the coffee-and-mug connection to click. Sometimes the simplest jokes are the ones people remember.
