Subject: Tom Swifties (Page 5)

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

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

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

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

“I’ve got to stop this motor,” Tom choked.

“Have some shampoo,” was Tom’s unconditional offer.

“The door’s ajar,” said Tom openly.

“I won’t buy a circuit breaker,” Tom refused.

“So, it’s a duel you want!” Tom shot back.

“My compliments to the company that makes the Macintosh computer”, said Tom applaudingly.

“I have to check the score on this exam again,” Tom remarked.

“I only use one herb when I cook,” said Tom sagely.

“I can no longer hear anything,” said Tom deftly.

“I don’t have a boyfriend,” said Mary guilelessly.

“The average frequency of my voice is 160 Hz,” said Tom in measured tones.

“The seesaw is upside down,” said Tom saucily.

“I’ve only enough carpet for the hall and landing,” said Tom with a blank stare.

I know who turned off the lights,” Tom hinted darkly.

“It’s my personal magnetism,” said Tom ironically.

“Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays I sleep in a wigwam; Tuesdays, Thursdays, and weekends I sleep in a teepee”, said Tom very attentively.

“You find it very large?” said Mr. Podsnap, spaciously