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Previous Thread Next Thread Print Thread Page 1 of 6 1 2 3 4 5 6 Tom Swifties, anyone? #21729 03/09/01 04:36 AM Joined: Jan 2001 Posts: 86 Utopia, not in literal sense, ... S Scribbler OP journeyman OP Scribbler journeyman S Joined: Jan 2001 Posts: 86 Utopia, not in literal sense, ... Does anyone remember Tom Swifties or are you trying to forget? So old, it's time for a rerun? -- or YART and Yawn? Here are examples. No explanations needed. "I'm shot in the chest," sid Tom, whole-heartedly. "Someone stole the spare," said Tom tirelessly. "This oxygen mask doesn't work," said Tom breathlessly. "Someone threw me down the stairs," said Tom dejectedly. Copy Link to Clipboard Share Post on Facebook Share Post on Twitter Re: Tom Swifties, anyone? #21730 03/09/01 05:17 AM A Anonymous Unregistered Anonymous Unregistered A Heh... i love 'em! "I've got a lock on the target," Tom said insightfully "Let's blow up these paddies," Tom said derisively "I'm impotent," Tom said softly () "Where can I find a copper figure of Lincoln?" Tom asked innocently funny stuff Copy Link to Clipboard Share Post on Facebook Share Post on Twitter Re: Tom Swifties, anyone? #21731 03/09/01 12:58 PM Joined: Sep 2000 Posts: 4,757 M maverick Carpal Tunnel maverick Carpal Tunnel M Joined: Sep 2000 Posts: 4,757 "I'm impotent," Tom said softly "I'm certainly not!" said Tom stiffly.() Copy Link to Clipboard Share Post on Facebook Share Post on Twitter Re: Tom Swifties, anyone? #21732 03/09/01 02:21 PM Joined: Feb 2001 Posts: 85 Springfield, MA, USA S Seian journeyman Seian journeyman S Joined: Feb 2001 Posts: 85 Springfield, MA, USA "Only few more miles to go," Tom said jauntily. "You promised these photos would be ready in an hour," Tom said expressively. "I'm the best engraver you'll ever find," Tom said impressively. "I've found a suitable plot for you and your husband," Tom said gravely. [hits "continue" before she can think better of it] Ali Copy Link to Clipboard Share Post on Facebook Share Post on Twitter Re: Tom Swifties, anyone? #21733 03/09/01 03:37 PM Joined: Sep 2000 Posts: 4,757 M maverick Carpal Tunnel maverick Carpal Tunnel M Joined: Sep 2000 Posts: 4,757 "This chair's very comfortable", said Tom cheekily. Copy Link to Clipboard Share Post on Facebook Share Post on Twitter Re: Tom Swifties, anyone? #21734 03/09/01 06:18 PM Joined: Jan 2001 Posts: 1,773 Sparteye Pooh-Bah Sparteye Pooh-Bah Joined: Jan 2001 Posts: 1,773 "Gotta run!", said Tom swiftly. Copy Link to Clipboard Share Post on Facebook Share Post on Twitter Re: Tom Swifties, anyone? #21735 03/09/01 06:45 PM Joined: Nov 2000 Posts: 1,289 B Bobyoungbalt veteran Bobyoungbalt veteran B Joined: Nov 2000 Posts: 1,289 "Stand back from that harvesting machine!" cried Tom disarmingly. Copy Link to Clipboard Share Post on Facebook Share Post on Twitter Re: Tom Swifties, anyone? #21736 03/09/01 06:53 PM Joined: Oct 2000 Posts: 5,400 rego park of troy Carpal Tunnel of troy Carpal Tunnel Joined: Oct 2000 Posts: 5,400 rego park "The room is well lit." Tom remarked brightly. my other obsession Copy Link to Clipboard Share Post on Facebook Share Post on Twitter Re: Tom Swifties, anyone? #21737 03/09/01 09:13 PM Joined: Jan 2001 Posts: 1,773 Sparteye Pooh-Bah Sparteye Pooh-Bah Joined: Jan 2001 Posts: 1,773 "The bulb burned out," said Tom darkly. 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