2 definitions by Tout fille Canadian
Tom Swifty
A Tom Swifty (or Tom Swiftie) is a phrase in which a quoted sentence is linked by a pun to the manner in which it is attributed. See the wikipedia article for a history of the word.
A Tom Swifty (or Tom Swiftie) is a phrase in which a quoted sentence is linked by a pun to the manner in which it is attributed. See the wikipedia article for a history of the word.
Examples of a "Tom Swifty";
"Do pens conduct electricity?" Tom inquired.
"I used to be a pilot," Tom explained.
"I swear to you, I'm not drowning!" Tom shouted in denial.
"I manufacture tables," Tom stated counter-productively.
"I think I have multiple personality disorder," said Tom, being Frank.
"I did not see that coming," said Anne frankly.
etc.
"Do pens conduct electricity?" Tom inquired.
"I used to be a pilot," Tom explained.
"I swear to you, I'm not drowning!" Tom shouted in denial.
"I manufacture tables," Tom stated counter-productively.
"I think I have multiple personality disorder," said Tom, being Frank.
"I did not see that coming," said Anne frankly.
etc.
by Tout fille Canadian July 8, 2011
The former name of Canada Day. Dominion Day is a commemoration day of the granting of national status in various Commonwealth countries. Dominion Day was the name of the holiday commemorating the formation of Canada as a Dominion on 1 July 1867. Dominion Day was changed to Canada Day on October 27th, 1982.
Bob: Happy Dominion Day, eh?
Larry: What decade are you from? It's Canada Day now, eh?
Bob: The name change was stupid. Happy Dominion Day!
Larry: What decade are you from? It's Canada Day now, eh?
Bob: The name change was stupid. Happy Dominion Day!
by Tout fille Canadian July 2, 2011