Riddle

A woman shoots her husband. Then she holds him under water for over 5 minutes. Finally, she hangs him. But 5 minutes later they both go out together and enjoy a wonderful dinner together. How can this be?

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Answer

The woman was a photographer. She shot a picture of her husband, developed it, and hung it up to dry.

Why it works

The answer makes sense once you stop reading the setup in the most literal everyday way.

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