Paraprosdokians are an example, the punch line is dropped a second or two later, giving what was said an entirely different meaning, wherein lies the humour. You will notice a lot of these in comedy shows. Stand-Up comedians use them a lot to get the laughs too.
Enjoy this selection of paraprosdokians. They are funny, but at the same time, there is some truth in them. May your week ahead be filled with laughter.
I believe in rules. Sure I do. If there weren’t any rules, how could you break them? - Leo Durocher
I found there was only one way to look thin, hang out with fat people. - Rodney Dangerfield
One should forgive one’s enemies, but not before they are hanged. - Heinrich Heine
No sense being pessimistic … it wouldn’t work anyway. - John Robb
Nothing is really lost until your mom can’t find it. - Unknown
Some folks are wise, and some are otherwise. - Tobias Smollett
One should love animals. They are so tasty. - Unknown
Properly trained, a Man can be Dog’s best friend. - Corey Ford
People hate the truth. Luckily, the truth doesn’t care. - Larry Winger
I don’t believe in astrology; I’m a Sagittarius, and we’re sceptical. - Arthur C. Clarke
There are no favourites in my office. I treat them all with the same general inconsideration. - Lyndon B. Johnson
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