What Does No Man Want, Yet No Man Wants to Lose? is a grown-up riddle about everyday life. Guess, then tap Show Answer.
Riddle: What does no man want, yet no man wants to lose?
Answer: Job
Need a hint?
Most people go to it on Monday morning.
Answer and explanation (spoiler!)
The answer is a job.
Few people truly “want” to work, because they’d rather be relaxing! But almost nobody wants to lose their job, because it pays the bills.
The riddle sounds like a contradiction until you think about work.
Difficulty: Medium · Best for: ages 10 and up
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FAQ
Are there other answers?
Some people say “a lawsuit” or “a debt”. Job is the classic answer.
Is this good for kids?
It suits teens and adults, who understand the joke about work.