Subject: Tom Swifties (Page 9)

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

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“So only one person arrived at the party before I did?” Tom second-guessed.

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“Getting rid of acid is easy,” said Tom basically.

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

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“Here is your hotdog,” said Tom with relish.

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

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

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“I have three houses, and I’m going to buy another,” said Tom forebodingly.

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“Fish seem to like me,” Tom said with baited breath.

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“I’m a broken man,” Tom cracked.

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“I’m waiting to see the doctor,” said Tom patiently.

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“I just got a job putting up steel girders!” Tom beamed.

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“I just bought a woollen sweater,” said Tom sheepishly.

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“I’ve got a new watch,” Tom said with abandon.

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“There’s nothing wrong with demons,” Tom said implicitly.

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

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“Do you think I’m a dull person?” Tom asked bluntly.

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“Okay, you can switch on the electric chair now,” said Tom conceitedly.

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“That’s more or less correct,” Tom said roughly.

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“My pencil is blunt,” said Tom pointlessly.

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“Eating garbage is a form of recycling, but I can’t eat any more,” said Tom wastefully.

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