Subject: Tom Swifties (Page 7)

“This pencil tip is dull,” she said pointedly.

“I’ve stopped seeing my therapist”, said Tom unshrinkingly.

“I got demoted,” Tom admitted privately.

“A dog bit me,” said Tom rabidly.

“This is mutiny!” said Tom bountifully.

“This steamroller is amazing,” said Tom flatteringly.

“Have you seen my collection of ancient Chinese artifacts?” asked Tom charmingly.

“This is the fastest way to get drunk,” said Tom quixotically.

“I caught two hares”, said Tom abrasively.

“I can see the Greek woodland deity is no more,” Tom said with a deadpan expression.

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

“This looks like the fruit of the blackthorn,” said Tom slowly.

“I have to keep these eggs warm,” Tom said honestly.

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

“Well, I got here with five minutes to spare,” said Tom bitterly.

“The jelly is 50% set”, Tom affirmed.

“I manufacture tabletops for shops,” said Tom counterproductively.

“And to think I swallowed that lie, hook, line and sinker!” Tom gulped.

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

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

“I’m swimming in the middle of Paris!” shouted Tom insanely.