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Swifties 3: The Race Is Not To The Swifty

Scott Alexander presents 50 new 'Tom Swifties', a form of wordplay combining quotes with punning adverbs, in his third collection of these jokes.

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Oct 2, 2015 896 words 0 likes 116 comments Read Read
creative writing (87) humor (48) wordplay (12) literature (8) language use (8) puns (6) cultural references (3)

Fifty (More) Swifties

The post presents 50 'Tom Swifties', a form of wordplay involving quotes and related adverbs, demonstrating the author's wit and knowledge across various fields.

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Jun 15, 2015 699 words 0 likes 171 comments Read Read
creative writing (87) humor (48) wordplay (12) puns (6)

Fifty Swifties

Scott Alexander presents a list of 50 original Tom Swifties, showcasing witty wordplay across various topics.

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Aug 14, 2014 704 words 0 likes 90 comments Read Read
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