Subject: Tom Swifties (Page 5)

“I compliment the company that makes the Macintosh computer,” said Tom applauding.

“I am not full of hot air,” Tom belched.

“Don’t give me the gears!” said Tom automatically.

“I teach economics at the university,” Tom professed.

“No, I won’t give you a note saying you’re excused,” said Tom unwaveringly.

“That just doesn’t add up,” said Tom, nonplussed.

“I’m just an average guy,” said Tom meanly.

“I got in through the window after opening it with a crowbar,” said Tom enterprisingly.

“Here’s your allowance for the next two weeks,” Tom advanced.

“I need some suspenders for my pants,” Tom upheld.

“I caught two hares”, said Tom abrasively.

“I’ve transferred my money back into a German bank account,” Tom remarked with interest.

“Everything in Texas is bigger,” he said in measured tones; “Even the cowboys,” he continued hoarsely.

“My wife is cheating on me,” Tom cackled.

“I’ve run out of wool,” said Tom, knitting his brow.

“I think I’ve broken my leg ”, reported Tom lamely.

“I was the first to climb Mount Everest,” said Tom hilariously.

“The pool player from USC had to drop out because the proper equipment didn’t arrive on time,” Tom calculated.

“Why is this telephone flex always tangled?” asked Tom coyly.

“I’m not myself, today,” said Tom, being frank.

“Your trousers have come apart!” was Tom’s unseemly comment.