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.
“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 this selection of paraprosdokians and have a great weekend!
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I found a concert ticket nailed to a tree, so I took it. You never know when you might need a nail. - Unknown
Just burned 2000 calories. That’s the last time I leave brownies in the oven while I nap. - Unknown
Never lend books, for no one ever returns them; the only books I have in my library are books that other folks have lent me. - Anatole France
A bore is someone who persists in holding his own views after we have enlightened him with ours. - Malcolm Forbes
A good wife always forgives her husband when she is wrong. - Rodney Dangerfield
Children really brighten up a household. They never turn the lights off. - Ralph Bus
I exercise strong self-control. I never drink anything stronger than gin before breakfast. - W.C. Fields
The family that stays together probably has only one car. - Knofel Staton
I’m sorry I hurt your feelings when I called you stupid. I really thought you already knew. - Unknown
If at first you don’t succeed, order pizza. - Unknown
Everyone should believe in something. I believe I should go to the beach. - Unknown
It is more fun to talk with someone who doesn’t use long, difficult words but rather short, easy words like “What about lunch? - A.A. Milne
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