Here is the definition: "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.
Okay, so now enjoy!
1. Do not argue with an idiot. He will drag you down
to his level and beat you with experience.
2. The last thing I want to do is hurt you.
But it's still on my list.
3. Light travels faster than sound. This is why
some people appear bright until you hear them speak.
4. If I agreed with you, we'd both be wrong.
5. We never really grow up, we only learn how to act
in public.
6. War does not determine who is right - only who is left.
7. Knowledge is knowing a tomato is a fruit.
Wisdom is not putting it in a fruit salad.
8. Evening news is where they begin with 'Good Evening,'
and then proceed to tell you why it isn't.
9. To steal ideas from one person is plagiarism.
To steal from many is research.
10. A bus station is where a bus stops.
A train station is where a train
stops. On my desk, I have a work station.
11. I thought I wanted a career. Turns out
I just wanted paychecks.
12. Whenever I fill out an application,
in the part that says, 'In case
of emergency, notify:' I put 'DOCTOR.'
13. I didn't say it was your fault,
I said I was blaming you.
14. 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.
15. Behind every successful man is his woman.
Behind the fall of a successful man is usually another woman.
16. A clear conscience is the sign of a fuzzy memory.
17. I asked God for a bike, but I know God doesn't work
that way. So I stole a bike and asked for forgiveness.
18. You do not need a parachute to skydive.
You only need a parachute to skydive twice.
19. Money can't buy happiness, but it sure makes
misery easier to live with.
20. There's a fine line between cuddling and
holding someone down so they can't get away.
21. I used to be indecisive. Now I'm not so sure.
22. You're never too old to learn something stupid.
23. To be sure of hitting the target, shoot first
and call whatever you hit the target.
24. Nostalgia isn't what it used to be.
25. Change is inevitable, except from a vending machine.
26. Going to church doesn't make you a Christian
any more than standing in a garage makes you a car.
27. A diplomat is someone who tells you to go to hell in
such a way that you look forward to the trip.
28. Hospitality is making your guests feel at home
even when you wish they were.
29. I always take life with a grain of salt.
Plus a slice of lemon, and a shot of tequila.
30. When tempted to fight fire with fire, remember
that the Fire Department usually uses water.
Words of Wisdom "The early bird may get the worm,
but the second mouse gets the cheese."
Thursday, July 21, 2011
Paraprosdokian
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3 comments:
I love this list...I may have to share this with friends!
Blessings, Joanne
#7 is one of the truest things I ever heard. I might steal that for my blog! And #22 is what I live my life by!
MSN:
These are BRILLIANT!
I can't think of ONE of these that I have NOT used over the years...LOL!
And yes, it was worth almost choking on my sandwich when I began laughing at some of them...all too true.
Excellent.
Have a great weekend.
Stay safe (and cool) down there.
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