I know you have heard and can relate to at least some of these; Bet you never knew what they were called.
I had to look up the word, “paraprosdokian”.
Here’s 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.
Ok, 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. That’s why some people appear bright until you hear them speak.
4. I’d agreed with you, but then we’d both be wrong.
5. We never really grow up, we just learn how to act in public.
6. War doesn’t determine who’s right – only who’s left.
7. Knowledge is knowing a tomato is a fruit. Wisdom is knowing not to put 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 a paycheck.
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’re 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 – but 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 for any vending machine.
26. Going to church doesn’t make you a Christian any more than standing in a garage makes you a mechanic.
27. A diplomat is someone who can tell 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 – the Fire Department usually uses water.
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