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.




Ø I asked God for a bike, but I know God doesn’t work that way. So I stole a bike and asked for forgiveness.



Ø Do not argue with an idiot. He will drag you down to his level and beat you with experience.



Ø I want to die peacefully in my sleep, like my grandfather. Not screaming and yelling like the passengers in his car.



Ø Going to church doesn't make you a Christian any more than standing in a garage makes you a BMW.



Ø The last thing I want to do is hurt you. But it's still on the list.



Ø Light travels faster than sound. This is why some people appear bright until you hear them speak.



Ø If I agreed with you, we'd both be wrong.



Ø We never really grow up; we only learn how to act in public.



Ø War does not determine who is right -- only who is left.



Ø Knowledge is knowing a tomato is a fruit; Wisdom is not putting it in a fruit salad.



Ø The early bird might get the worm, but the second mouse gets the cheese.



Ø Evening news is where they begin with 'Good evening,' and then proceed to tell you why it isn't.



Ø To steal ideas from one person is plagiarism. To steal from many is research.



Ø A bus station is where a bus stops. A train station is where a train stops. My desk is a work station.



Ø How is it one careless match can start a forest fire, but it takes a whole box to start a campfire?



Ø Some people are like Slinkies ... not really good for anything, but you can't help smiling when you see one tumble down the stairs.



Ø 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.



Ø I thought I wanted a career; turns out I just wanted paychecks.



Ø A bank is a place that will lend you money if you can prove that you don't need it.



Ø Whenever I fill out an application, in the part that says "If an emergency, notify:" I put "DOCTOR."



Ø I didn't say it was your fault, I said I was blaming you.



Ø I saw a woman wearing a sweat shirt with "Guess" on it... So I said "Implants?"



Ø Why does someone believe you when you say there are four billion stars, but check when you say the paint is wet?



Ø 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.



Ø Why do Americans choose from just two people to run for president and 53 for Miss America?



Ø Behind every successful man is his woman. Behind the fall of a successful man is usually another woman.



Ø A clear conscience is usually the sign of a bad memory.



Ø You do not need a parachute to skydive. You only need a parachute to skydive twice.



Ø The voices in my head may not be real, but they have some good ideas!



Ø Always borrow money from a pessimist. He won't expect it back.



Ø A diplomat is someone who can tell you to go to hell in such a way that you will look forward to the trip.



Ø Hospitality: making your guests feel like they're at home, even if you wish they were.



Ø Money can't buy happiness, but it sure makes misery easier to live with.



Ø I discovered I scream the same way whether I'm about to be devoured by a great white shark or if a piece of seaweed touches my foot.



Ø Some cause happiness wherever they go. Others whenever they go.



Ø There's a fine line between cuddling and holding someone down so they can't get away.



Ø I used to be indecisive. Now I'm not sure.



Ø I always take life with a grain of salt...plus a slice of lemon...and a shot of tequila.



Ø When tempted to fight fire with fire, remember that the Fire Department usually uses water.



Ø You're never too old to learn something stupid.



Ø To be sure of hitting the target, shoot first and call whatever you hit the target.



Ø Nostalgia isn't what it used to be.



Ø FOLLOW YOUR DREAMS - all except the one where you are naked in church.



Ø I May Be A Schizophrenic But At Least I Have Each Other