Tom Swifties
Posted by Bob on November 21, 2003
In Reply to: Does anyone know some "said the ...." phrases posted by Bob on November 21, 2003
: : : : Does anyone know some "said the ...." phrases
: : : : Such as "I stand corrected said the man in the orthepedic shoes"
: : : : "...said the actress to the bishop"
: : : : I would love to know more.
: : : : Kyle.
: : : "I see," said the blind man.
: : "You've been stung!" she said waspishly.
: : "I know!" I cried hurtfully.
: : "You're out of tune," he said sharply.
: : "I didn't meant it," she said accidentally.
: : "Even so, it won't do," he said flatly.
: : "I'll be all right," she replied naturally.
: "I see" said the blind man to his deaf daughter as he picked up his hammer and saw.
: "The prisoners are going over the prison wall," he said condescendingly.
These were, by the way, a fad about 40 years ago, and called "Tom Swifties." If you Google, you'll find 3890 sites, many with large and painful collections.
- Tom Swifties ESC 21/November/03
- Tom Swifties Bob 22/November/03