Subject: Tom Swifties (Page 15)

“I’d better repeat that SOS message,” said Tom remorsefully.

“This movie will be very popular,” Tom projected.

“That young insect is male,” said Tom buoyantly.

“These propulsion systems were used by NASA on moon rockets,” said Tom apologetically.

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

“This must be an aerobics class,” Tom worked out.

“I just got a job putting up steel girders!” Tom beamed.

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

“I’m waiting to see the doctor,” said Tom patiently.

“Perhaps I will,” said Tom with all his might.

“I might as well be dead,” Tom croaked.

“Our local clergyman has a toothache,” said Tom vicariously.

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

“Now no-one can detect my halitosis,” said Tom breathlessly.

“Your tears simply do not affect me,” he observed dryly.

“Are you all governors?” Tom asked, bored.

“I always eat at McDonald’s”, said Tom archly.

“Who left the toilet seat down?” Tom asked peevishly.

“I haven’t had any tooth decay yet,” said Tom precariously.

“The prisoners set up a company,” the warden confirmed.

“Hey, what’s it worth if I help you escape from prison?” asked Tom contemptuously.