Subject: Tom Swifties

Tom Swifties:

A Tom Swifty is a phrase in which a quoted sentence is linked by a pun to the manner in which it is attributed. The name comes from the Tom Swift series of books.

“This flower’s empty,” the drone said belatedly.

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“Would anyone like some Parmesan?” asked Tom gratingly.

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“I will file a counter suit against you,” Tom retorted.

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“Some day, people will be able to file lawsuits against computers,” said Tom soothingly.

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

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“I’ve got sand in my dinner,” said Tom grittily.

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“I admire East End gangsters,” said Tom crazily.

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“I haven’t had any tooth decay yet,” said Tom precariously.

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

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“The insect in William’s hand is wearing a yarmulka!” said Tom jubilantly.

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“Someday I’ll run the CIA,” said Tom aspiringly.

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“This game is foul,” Tom groused.

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“Here’s another baseball glove”, Tom admitted.

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“Unlike you, I’ve always been a dog person,” he barked.

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“Would you stop horsing around!” yelled Tom woefully.

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“Another work week begins,” said Tom mundanely.

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“Who left the toilet seat down?” Tom asked peevishly.

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“I have those totals for you”, Tom added.

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“Angel dust? Me? Never touch it!” Tom snorted.

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“Parsley, sage, rosemary,” said Tom timelessly.

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“It’s not fair!” said Tom darkly.

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