Subject: Tom Swifties (Page 9)

“I see myself as an open-minded person,” Tom said upon reflection.

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

“I can see through the window,” said Tom stiltedly.

“Use your own hair brush,” Tom bristled.

“Wool is better than cotton,” Tom said sheepishly.

“The doctor had to remove a bone from my arm,” said Tom humorlessly.

“I will now demonstrate how to dissect a sheep,” delivered Tom.

“This oar is broken,” said Tom robustly.

“I don’t work here on a regular basis,” said Tom casually.

“I am removing the lining of my gloves,” Tom deferred.

“The food here is terrible,” he muttered, swallowing his words.

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

“One of the ten finalists in the ‘London derriere’ contest had to drop out”, said Tom asininely.

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

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

“I knew the gun wasn’t loaded,” Tom said blankly.

“It’s just gold leaf”, said Tom guiltily.

“I’ve joined the navy,” Tom said fleetingly.

“I’m about to hit the golf ball,” Tom forewarned.

“I wonder if I’d have better luck if I fished with a net,” Tom debated.

“Emily has put on weight,” said Tom emphatically.