Subject: Tom Swifties (Page 5)

“No ellipses, parabolas or hyperbolas,” said Tom laconically.

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

“Europe needs more self-restraint,” said Tom continently.

“Those hookers are putting notices in the personals”, Tom advised.

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

“Why do you bother? I for one couldn’t….,” said Tom carelessly.

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

“The policeman charged me twenty bucks for speeding,” said Tom finally.

“I’ve struck oil!” said Tom crudely.

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

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

“Goodbye, and thanks for the radio”, said Tom with a short wave.

“The lion has its head caught in the skylight,” said Tom uproariously.

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

“How long will I have to wait for a table?” asked Tom without reservation.

“I wonder why the hive’s still empty,” said Tom belatedly.

“That’s not how you draw a circle,” he criticized her roundly.

“My pants are too tight,” Tom burst out.

 “My parents are called Billy and Nanny,” Tom kidded.

“That’s already been taken care of,” Tom pretended.

“I like camping,” said Tom intently.