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

“Some paraprosdokians not only change the meaning of an early phrase, but also play on the double meaning of a particular word, creating a syllepsis.” - Wikipedia

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

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Strong people don’t put others down, they lift them up... And them slam them into the ground for maximum damage. - Unknown

It’s never too late to start getting fit and that is why I’m waiting until later. - Unknown

When angry, count to four. When very angry, swear. - Mark Twain

I finally got 8 hours of sleep. It took me four days, but whatever. - Unknown

If one door closes and another one opens, your house is haunted and you need to run. - Unknown

I don’t always go the extra mile, but when I do it’s because I missed my exit. - Unknown

Some people are so judgmental. I can tell just by looking at them. - Unknown

The journey of a thousand miles begins with a broken fan belt and leaky tire. - Unknown

To err is human, to blame it on somebody else shows management potential. - Unknown

Write what you know. That should leave you with a lot of free time. - Howard Nemerov

A man drove me to drink and I never got to thank him. - Unknown

I went to the paint store to get thinner. It didn’t work. - Vince the sign guy

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