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.

If I make you breakfast in bed, simple ‘thank you’ is all I need. Not all this ‘how did you get in my house?’ business. - Unknown

Be the reason someone smiles today. Or the reason they drink. Whatever works. - Unknown

Don’t give up on your dreams, keep sleeping. - Unknown

If you’re not confused, you’re not paying attention. - Tom Peters

Every morning is the dawn of a new error. - Unknown

I’m not as dumb as you look. - Unknown

There’s a price on your head? Take it! - Unknown

Wine improves with age. The older I get, the better I like it. - Unknown

Laughter is the best medicine since you don't have health insurance. - Unknown

The greatest influence on a child begins with the birth of his parents. - Les Crane

If people make you sick, maybe you should cook them longer. - Vince the sign guy

No man is truly married until he understands every word his wife is NOT saying. - Unknown

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