Subject: Tom Swifties

Tom Swifties:

A Tom Swifty is a phrase in which a quoted sentence is linked by a pun to the manner in which it is attributed. The name comes from the Tom Swift series of books.

“That little devil didn’t tell the truth,” Tom implied.

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“It’s an actual parameter, not a formal parameter,” was Tom’s argument.

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“I was raised in a foster home,” said Tom transparently.

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“It only looks like cocaine,” Tom snorted.

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“I’ve dug myself into a hole,” Tom said gravely.

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“I have to keep these eggs warm,” Tom said honestly.

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“I’m taking this ship back into harbor,” Tom reported.

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“Are you homosexual?” Tom queried gaily.

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“I have no recollection of the last twenty-four hours,” said Tom lackadaisically.

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“Why shouldn’t I stir my yoghurt with a ballpoint pen?” Tom bickered.

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“Wool is better than cotton,” Tom said sheepishly.

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“Sorry! I’ve accidentally pierced your cheek instead,” said Tom mysteriously.

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“I had an accident in the kitchen,” said Tom with panache.

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“If I let go of the ceiling it will collapse,” Tom upheld.

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“How do you start a model-T Ford without a battery?” asked Tom crankily.

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 “I’m just going to put these handcuffs on you,” said Tom manically.

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“I’ve deduced that this is the right way,” said Tom pathologically.

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“Phew! I’ve just finished learning all Shakespeare’s works,” said Tom willfully.

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“It’s only average,” said Tom meanly.

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“Cut it out!” said Tom sharply.

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“Why don’t you have some fruit?”, asked Tom with aplomb.

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