Multiple choice general knowledge

A man walks into a bar and asks the barman for a glass of water. The barman pulls out a gun and points it at the man. The man says 'Thank you' and walks out. This puzzle claims to be the best of the genre. It is simple in its statement, absolutely baffling and yet with a completely satisfying solution. Most people struggle very hard to solve this one yet they like the answer when they hear it or have the satisfaction of figuring it out.

  1. The Barman points out a water gun

  2. Due to hiccups

  3. The Barman was not willing to offer water

  4. Others
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B Correct answer
Explanation

The man had hiccups. The barman realized this and pulled out a gun to scare the hiccups away. The shock cured the hiccups, which is why the man said 'Thank you' and left without needing the water anymore. This is a classic lateral thinking puzzle.

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