According to wikipedia, 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 re-frame or re-interpret the first part. It is frequently used for humorous or dramatic effect. For this reason, it is extremely popular among comedians and satirists."
All I know is that they are bloody funny.
Examples:
- I asked God for a bike, but I know God doesn't work that way. So I stole a bike and asked for forgiveness.
- Do not argue with an idiot. He will drag you down to his level and beat you with experience.
- I want to die peacefully in my sleep, like my grandfather, not screaming and yelling like the passengers in his car.
- Going to church doesn't make you a Christian any more than standing in a garage makes you a car.
- The last thing I want to do is hurt you. But it's still on the list.
cool post bro , learn something new everyday
ReplyDeleteTis good to be learned.
ReplyDeleteInteresting. Love that linguistic stuff, more like this plx
ReplyDeleteYeaaa, I use these all the time
ReplyDeletehaha brightens my daY!/night.
ReplyDeletethanks!
ahaha at number 3
ReplyDeleteDamn I liked this post alot..
ReplyDeleteLearned something new.
Very nice!
ReplyDeleteHa ha these are funny, good find.
ReplyDeleteWill try to find more like this!
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