A Conversation for The Tom Swift Books
What about Tom Swifties?
Paul Johnson Started conversation Jun 27, 2001
Tom Swifties are where a character (usually Tom) says something in a manner which punningly aludes to what he is saying. One I've just made up is:
"I just got run over" said Tom, tiredly.
I was under the impression that this genre of joke came from the Tom Swift books. Is this true?
An author who is rather fond of Tom Swifties is Terry Pratchett. One from his books:
"I was at a party" said Death, a shade reproachfully.
Paul.
What about Tom Swifties?
Stephen P. Posted Jun 28, 2001
I have yet to find any source that conclusively links the Tom Swift book with Tom Swifties. When and if that happens, I think a seperate entry is in order, cross-linked to the Tom Swift entry. There are so many Tom Swifties possible they deserve their own entry.
Peace, 
Stephen
What about Tom Swifties?
Martin Harper Posted Nov 19, 2002
And they have it! 
See A592643
(well, it's just a bit of a bigger entry on wordplay, actually...)
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