Paraprosdokians

“A paraprosdokian is a figure of speech in which the latter part of a sentence or phrase is surprising or unexpected in a way that causes the reader or listener to reframe or reinterpret the first part. It is frequently used for humorous or dramatic effect, sometimes producing an anti-climax. For this reason, it is extremely popular among comedians and satirists.” - Wikipedia

Enjoy today’s selection of Paraprosdokians. May your days be filled with laughter.

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My wife found out I’ve been cheating on her after she found all the letters I’ve been hiding. She was really mad. She said she’s never ever playing scrabble with me again. - Unknown

Red meat is not bad for you. Now blue-green meat, that’s bad for you! - Tommy Smothers

The family that stays together probably has only one car. - Knofel Staton

I’ll give you the same advice I give my children: Never take advice from anybody. - Robert Altma

Some people get weird as they grow old. Not me though, I am always weird. - Unknown

Regular naps prevent old age... especially if you take them while driving. - Unknown

I’ve often wanted to drown my troubles, but I can’t get my wife to go swimming. - Unknown

Home is where you can say anything you please, because nobody pays any attention to you anyway. - Joe Moore

Some men are so eager for success that they are even willing to work for it. - Evan Esar

A: I visited my sick uncle over Christmas, and took some presents and a bottle of whiskey.
B: That’s nice.
A: I hope he doesn’t notice they’re gone.

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All quotes taken from 👉Here - my very own collection!

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