....did you never read the Hobbit?

NOBODY GIVE DTEWI THE ANSWER TO THIS ONE

No, I didn't.

You were deprived as a child

Anyway

"Box" in this case can be meant metaphorically. Keep that in mind: it's often the case with riddles!

I've been trying to think of a metaphorical box though. It's a bit difficult to think of.

No more hints.

I can sizzle like bacon,
I am made with an egg,
I have plenty of backbone, but lack a good leg,
I peel layers like onions, but still remain whole,
I can be long, like a flagpole, yet fit in a hole,

What am I?

Okay this is awesome

Give me a while and I'll try to answer

cool I am sure there is only one answer for that one

I've got plenty more of those what am I riddles BTW

I've got it! It's a snake, right?

If it is I'll ask you one

SPOT ON

your turn!

Okay. I'm going to steal this one from somewhere, but after this round I'll try to make some up. This one is by Isobel Hooper:

Iron on horse / cow's hide on man