Subject: Tom Swifties (Page 17)

“I can take photographs if I want to!” Tom snapped.

“This is the most common language used on micros,” said Tom basically.

“The policeman charged me twenty bucks for speeding,” said Tom finally.

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

“This fabric is not good enough to make a bolero,” said Tom unravellingly.

“I cut off the bottoms of my Levis so they won’t drag on the ground,” said Tom hygienically.

“Let’s take a vacation in the south of France,” said Tom nicely.

“I invested in a hi-tech startup,” Tom ventured.

“I didn’t do well in the test,” Tom said degradedly.

“I’ve joined the Airborne Medical Corps,” said Tom paradoxically.

“I can see you,” peeped Tom with his hands over his eyes.

“It’s become much bigger,” said Tom with a groan.

“Ouch! When I get stung, I want revenge,” said Tom begrudgingly.

“That painting makes me laugh”, Tom articulated.

“I didn’t look at all!” Tom peeped.

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

“Why shouldn’t I stir my coffee with a ballpoint pen?” Tom bickered.

“I’ve been feeding the crocodile,” said Tom offhandedly.

“We had trouble with the propulsion systems for those moon flights”, said the NASA engineer apologetically.

“I have a gift for you,” said Tom presently.

“Would you like to buy some cod?” asked Tom selfishly.