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Old 02-28-2011, 10:13 PM
 
Location: Texas
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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 re-frame or reinterpret the first part. It is frequently used for humorous or dramatic effect. For this reason, it is extremely popular among comedians and satirists.
  • I asked God for a bike, but I know God doesn't work that way. So I stole a bike and asked for forgiveness.
  • Do not argue with an idiot. He will drag you down to his level and beat you with experience
  • I want to die peacefully in my sleep, like my grandfather. Not screaming and yelling like the passengers in his car
  • Going to church doesn't make you a Christian any more than standing in a garage makes you a car.
  • The last thing I want to do is hurt you. But it’s still on the list.
  • Light travels faster than sound. This is why some people appear bright until you hear them speak.
  • If I agreed with you, we’d both be wrong.
  • We never really grow up; we only learn how to act in public.
  • War does not determine who is right – only who is left.
  • Knowledge is knowing a tomato is a fruit; Wisdom is not putting it in a fruit salad.
  • Evening news is where they begin with ‘Good evening’ and then proceed to tell you why it isn’t.
  • To steal ideas from one person is plagiarism. To steal from many is research.
  • A bus station is where a bus stops. A train station is where a train stops. On my desk, I have a work station.
  • How is it one careless match can start a forest fire, but it takes a whole box to start a campfire?
  • Some people are like Slinkies … not really good for anything, but you can’t help smiling when you see one tumble down the stairs.
  • Dolphins are so smart that within a few weeks of captivity, they can train people to stand on the very edge of the pool and throw them fish.
  • I didn't say it was your fault; I said I was blaming you
  • Why does someone believe you when you say there are four billion stars but check when you say the paint is wet?
  • Why do Americans choose from just two people to run for president and 50 for Miss America
  • Behind every successful man is his woman. Behind the fall of a successful man is usually another woman.
  • A clear conscience is usually the sign of a bad memory.
  • You do not need a parachute to skydive. You only need a parachute to skydive twice.
  • The voices in my head may not be real, but they have some good ideas!
  • Always borrow money from a pessimist. He won’t expect it back
  • A diplomat is someone who can tell you to go to hell in such a way that you will look forward to the trip.
  • Hospitality: making your guests feel like they’re at home, even if you wish they were.
  • Money can’t buy happiness, but it sure makes misery easier to live with.
  • Some cause happiness wherever they go. Others whenever they go.
  • I used to be indecisive. Now I’m not sure.
  • When tempted to fight fire with fire, remember that the Fire Department usually uses water.
  • 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.
  • Some people hear voices. ome see invisible people. Others have no imagination whatsoever.
  • A bus is a vehicle that runs twice as fast when you are after it as when you are in it.
  • If you are supposed to learn from your mistakes, why do some people have more than one child?
  • Change is inevitable, except from a vending machine.

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Old 02-28-2011, 10:15 PM
 
Location: Texas
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Pardon me while I clean this up a bit. LOL

Sorry for the small print. It was large when I put it there.

Last edited by Ketabcha; 02-28-2011 at 10:28 PM..
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Old 02-28-2011, 10:16 PM
 
Location: South Central Texas
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............................... ......................................... ....What the...
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Old 02-28-2011, 10:31 PM
 
Location: Texas
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I thought for sure you would have on your Martian hat, Dabe. I had on mine when I opened the thread. Remind me to never do that again (the thread, not the hat).
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Old 02-28-2011, 10:49 PM
 
Location: South Central Texas
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I thought for sure you would have on your Martian hat, Dabe. I had on mine when I opened the thread. Remind me to never do that again (the thread, not the hat).
Martian hat? Aluminum foil? Well, these were worth waiting for ....funny stuff!!
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Old 02-28-2011, 10:52 PM
 
Location: Texas
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Martian hat? Aluminum foil? Well, these were worth waiting for ....funny stuff!!

That is very kind of you to say. The lettering is too small. I couldn't change it. Oh well, this, too, shall pass.
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Old 02-28-2011, 11:56 PM
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Funny stuff
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Old 03-01-2011, 05:27 AM
 
Location: Orlando, Florida
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If you are supposed to learn from your mistakes, why do some people have more than one child?
I may have this one carved on my tombstone.
Great job Ketabcha!!
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Old 03-01-2011, 06:13 AM
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I always take life with a grain of salt, plus a slice of lemon,and a shot of tequila.

These are very clever!
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Old 03-01-2011, 06:46 AM
 
Location: Neither here nor there
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I never knew there was a literary name for one-liners like that. Great fun, Ketabcha.
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