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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.

“Strike three,” Tom called out.

“Boy, that’s a bright star,” said Tom seriously.

“The jelly is 50% set”, Tom affirmed.

“Okay, you can switch on the electric chair now,” said Tom conceitedly.

“I’m wearing my wedding ring”, said Tom with abandon.

“I swallowed some of the glass from that broken window,” Tom said painfully.

“He’s a boring chap,” said Tom indulgently.

“I’ve still got two fingers left,” said Tom handsomely.

“I can’t be bothered,” said Tom carelessly.

“This is where I keep my arrows,” said Tom quiveringly.

“I admire East End gangsters,” said Tom crazily.

“I’m on the green,” Tom lied.

“Now I can do some painting,” said Tom easily.

“Damn it, look at the camera!” Tom snapped.

“I don’t like this Chardonnay,” Tom whined.

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

“That young insect is female,” said Tom gallantly.

“I guess she fell off the motorcycle,” said Tom ruthlessly.

“That may cause my violin strings to snap,” was Tom’s gut reaction.

“I’m wearing my wedding ring,” said Tom with abandon.

“It’s twelve noon,” Tom chimed in.