Back in the 1960's Tom Swifties were popular, and talk show hosts such as Steve Allen, Jack Parr, Oscar Levant and others used to slip them in during their monologues. Readers Digest included a few in their issues too. Here are some of my own: "Be careful with your new power saw!", said Tom offhandedly. "I just hooked a giant Sea Bass!", said Tom superficially. "Oops...I dropped my toothpaste down the sink drain!", said Tom in a crestfallen tone. "I'm afraid to look at my Electrocardiogram!" said Tom halfheartedly. "I'll take everything on my Hot Dog!" said Tom with relish. "I've read all of Hemingway's novels." said Tom earnestly. "My flower garden is complete except for one variety." said Tom lackadaisically. "The accident resulted in no damage to my car!" said Tom unabashedly. "I've been dealt a 5-card Flush!" said Tom wholeheartedly. If you like these, I've written more... (I would guess that Shirley and Chrissy might like them.....) Hal
I liked them alot, Hal. !!!! This would do great on the "Make me Laugh" Forum..Hal , at least over there, you would get more responses..!!!!!
Dear Ken, Could you please transfer my thread "Tom Swifties, Anyone?" to the "Make Me Laugh" forum? Louise Williams says that they would get more exposure over there. Thanks, Hal
I posted a bunch of these before, but not many of you understood or cared, but I'll try again: "A Pit Bull tore the seat out of my pants.'' said Tom with embarrassment. "I'm not sure if I'll accept that job offer with the Bureau of Indian Affairs." said Tom with reservation. "I've been dealt a 5-card Flush." said Tom wholeheartedly. "The accident resulted in no damage to my car." said Tom unabashedly. "I'm giving up the Homosexual lifestyle." said Tom with gay abandon. That's it, Hal