Why did the scarecrow win an award?

Here is the question :

WHY DID THE SCARECROW WIN AN AWARD?

Here is the option for the question :

• It had the final straw
• It was the best in show
• It was outstanding in its field
• It was too corny

The Answer:

And, the answer for the the question is :

Explanation:

[STC0012032]. This pun makes fun of the fact that a scarecrow’s primary function is to stand sentinel in a harvest field. When it comes to the term “outstanding,” one little gap makes all the difference. To be outstanding is to be of the highest quality, yet to be “out standing” is to be physically erect in an outdoor setting, like a scarecrow. The corny joke’s payoff is a combination of the two definitions.