Subject: Tom Swifties (Page 9)

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

“Can I go looking for the Grail again?” Tom requested.

“I can eat one hundred and forty-four,” Tom boasted grossly.

“I’m of greater value to you every day”, said Tom appreciatively.

“Who goes there!” the soldier called out haltingly.

“I used to command a battalion of German ants,” said Tom exuberantly.

“Pass the playing cards,” said Tom ideally.

“I shall see to it well in advance,” said Tom tenderly.

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

“I only have diamonds, clubs and spades,” said Tom heartlessly.

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

“The escaped prisoner is camping out in the woods,” said Tom contentedly.

“Watch this insect sail through the air,” said Tom flippantly.

“The jelly is 50% set”, Tom affirmed.

“Why don’t you have some fruit?”, asked Tom with aplomb.

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

“I can see because I have actual visual organs,” Tom realized.

“My friend and I steal things together,” Tom corroborated.

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

“I’m shocked,” said Tom electrically.

“There’s room for one more,” Tom admitted.