Somethin' cookin'

It was a chilly evening on the ranch, and the smell of wood smoke and sizzling meat filled the air as Badger and Yote worked over an open fire. They were preparing a hearty meal for their fellow ranchers, who would be coming in from the day’s work any minute now. Badger tended to the grill, flipping thick steaks, while Yote stirred a pot of beans over the fire, adding a pinch of salt and pepper.

“You know, cooking for a crowd feels like putting together a puzzle,” Yote remarked, watching the stew bubble. “Everything has to be just right, or the whole thing’s off.”

Badger chuckled, setting his spatula down. “Speaking of puzzles, I’ve got one for you.”

Yote’s ears perked up, always ready for a challenge. “Go on, then!”

“Alright, here it is,” Badger began, grinning. “Paul’s height is six feet, he’s an assistant at a butcher’s shop, and he wears size 9 shoes. What does he weigh?”

Yote thought for a moment, glancing at the sizzling steaks. “Hmm…”

Badger just smiled, waiting for the answer as the fire crackled between them.

Do you know the answer to this brain teaser?

🧠 This riddle shows us how details can be misleading if we’re not careful. It’s a reminder to focus on the core of the problem, just like Badger and Yote focus on making the meal for the ranchers. Sometimes, the simplest answer is the one right in front of us!