Paraprosdokian: Figure of speech in which the latter part of a sentence or phrase is surprising or unexpected; frequently used in a humorous situation.
"Where there's a will, I want to be in it," is a type of paraprosdokian.
~ I thought I wanted a career. Turns out I just wanted paychecks.
~ Whenever I fill out an application, in the part that says, 'In case of emergency, notify:' I put 'DOCTOR.'
~ I didn't say it was your fault, I said I was blaming you.
~ Women will never be equal to men until they can walk down the street with a bald head and a beer gut, and still think they are sexy.
~ Behind every successful man is his woman. Behind the fall of a successful man is usually another woman.
~ A clear conscience is the sign of a fuzzy memory.
~ You do not need a parachute to skydive. You only need a parachute to skydive twice.
~ Money can't buy happiness, but it sure makes misery easier to live with.
~ I used to be indecisive. Now I'm not so sure.
~ You're never too old to learn something stupid.
~ To be sure of hitting the target, shoot first and call whatever you hit the target.
~ Nostalgia isn't what it used to be.
~ Change is inevitable, except from a vending machine.
~ Going to church doesn't make you a Christian any more than standing in a garage makes you a car.
~ A diplomat is someone who tells you to go to hell in such a way that you look forward to the trip.
~ Hospitality is making your guests feel at home even when you wish they were.
~ I always take life with a grain of salt. Plus a slice of lemon and a shot of tequila.
~ When tempted to fight fire with fire, remember that the Fire Department usually uses water.
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