Subject: Communication » Wordplay (Page 10)

Accordionated: Being able to drive and refold a road map at the same time.

Abstinence makes the heart go wander.

Children always take the line of most persistence.

writer

I phoned up the spiritual leader of Tibet, he sent me a large goat with a long neck, turns out I phoned dial-a-lama.

(1964 – ) English comedian

I think if you were hardcore anti-feminism, surely you wouldn’t call yourself ‘anti-feminism’ would you? … you’d call yourself ‘Uncle Feminism’.

British comedian

Antibody: Against everyone.

Violinist: A high-strung musician.

Harpist: A plucky musician.

Realtor: A man with lots to sell.

Spilt Milk: Udder waste.

People who use selfie sticks really need to have a good, long look at themselves.

British stand-up comedian, writer & actor

Hey, if anyone knows how to fix some broken hinges, my door’s always open.

(1987 – ) British comedian

A lot of people are very critical of modern reproductive processes without understanding all the ins and outs.

(1940 – ) English professor, medical doctor, scientist & politician

I saw a documentary on how ships are kept together; it was riveting.

Canadian stand-up comedian, actor & writer

I went to [a bookstore] and asked the woman for a book about turtles; she said ‘hardback?’ and I was like, ‘yeah, and little heads.

British comedian

If a jogger runs at the speed of sound, can he still hear his Walkman?

(1955 – ) comedian, actor & writer

Apart from that, Mrs. Lincoln, how did you enjoy the play?

(1928 – ) humorist, singer, songwriter & satirist

If a mime is arrested, do they tell him he has a right to talk?

(1955 – ) comedian, actor & writer

If pro is the opposite of con, is progress the opposite of congress?

(1946 – ) American comedian

I ran a sculpting studio, until it went bust.

Canadian stand-up comedian, actor & writer

Teetotaler: One who abstains from strong drink, sometimes totally, sometimes tolerably totally.

(1842 – 1914) author & satirist