Tom Swifty
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.
Tom Swifty by Tout fille Canadian July 8, 2011
