Riddle: What can you catch but not throw?
Hint: Think of a doctor’s advice.
Answer: A cold.
Why this answer works
We ‘catch’ illnesses but don’t literally throw them.
Fun fact
People once believed colds came from cold weather; it’s actually viruses.
Popular variations
- Catch it, can’t toss it → A cold
- What do you catch from people? → A cold
Related riddles
- What runs but never walks? → Water (a river)
- What has hands but can’t clap? → A clock
FAQ
Can ‘feelings’ be correct?
Figuratively yes, but ‘a cold’ is the classic answer.
Is “ball” ever right?
No, because you can throw a ball.
