What Does Someone Else Have to Take Before You Can Get It? is a riddle you’ll solve the next time someone says “Smile!” Guess, then tap Show Answer.
Riddle: What does someone else have to take before you can get?
Answer: Photograph
Need a hint?
Someone says “Say cheese!” before taking it.
Answer and explanation (spoiler!)
The answer is a photograph.
You can’t get a photo of yourself until someone else takes it. Once they snap it, you get the picture.
The riddle uses “take” in the photo sense, which is different from taking something away.
Difficulty: Medium · Best for: ages 8 and up
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FAQ
What about selfies?
With a selfie you take it yourself, so the riddle is about photos taken by someone else!
Are there other answers?
A turn in a game also fits: someone takes theirs before you get yours. Photograph is the classic answer.