Friday, July 18, 2008

You're so novel!

Alright - I'll provide you with a few "Tom Swifties" and then you try and complete the last one!

For example:)
"Open the soup," said Tom cannily.
"Yes, we have no bananas," said Tom fruitlessly.
"It can't be the circuit-breaker," Tom refused.
"It should have an apple in its mouth," said Tom pig-headedly.
"Are you an alto or a tenor?" inquired Tom.

Got it? Ok then - here goes!

"I just rested it on the windowsill," _________ _________.

15 comments:

MomZup said...

Tom said piously (pielessly!). Close but no cigar. . .oh well!

Hal said...

said Tom panelessly.

Hal said...

i love momzup's answer too. :-)

john tate said...

Nice tries there - but not quite swiftie enough.

Hal said...

How about.

said Tom shelfishly?

barefootkangaroo said...

...said Tom Windedly?

...said Tom breezily?

Courtney W. said...

...basked Tom?

Courtney W. said...

We give up! Do tell!

john tate said...

Alright - here's a hint - imagine the statement is made by one seated on the witness stand.

Those are some impressive attempts by the way - I especially like "breezily" Josh - pretty swift.

Courtney W. said...

still no answer??

Joel Tom Tate said...

I just rested it on the windowsill, Tom --------
I can't complete this one, John.

But I did come up with two, I think. You'll have to tell me if I've got the idea right.

"I saw the defendant steal the exam," Tom testified.
"I did my best to repel the invaders," said Tom defensively.

john tate said...

You've got it Joel or Christine - those are some excellent Tom Swifties!

Ok - the answer to the challenge:

"I just rested it on the windowsill," alleged Tom. Pretty swift aye?

barefootkangaroo said...

I'm trying to imagine a scenario where that statement could be "alleged."

Unknown said...

"I hate it when I leave toothpaste in the sink." said Tom crestfallenly.

john tate said...

That is one amazing swiftie Holly!