Paraprosdokians(from Greek,” meaning “beyond” and “expectation”) 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:
? A bus station is where a bus stops. A train station is where a train stops. On my desk, I have a work station.
? A clear conscience is usually the sign of a bad memory.
? A diplomat is someone who can tell you to go to hell in such a way that you will look forward to the trip.
? A fool and his money are soon elected.
? Buses stop in bus stations. Trains stop in train stations. On my desk there is a work station.
? Change is inevitable, except from a vending machine.
? Do not argue with an idiot. He will drag you down to his level and beat you with experience.
? Dolphins are so smart that within a few weeks of captivity, they can train people to stand on the very edge of the pool and throw them fish.
? How is it that one careless match can start a forest fire, but it takes a whole box to start a campfire?
? I always take life with a grain of salt, plus a slice of lemon, and a shot of tequila
? I want to die peacefully in my sleep, like my grandfather. Not screaming and yelling like the passengers in his car.
? If you are supposed to learn from your mistakes, why do some people have more than one child?
? Light travels faster than sound. This is why some people appear bright until you hear them speak.
? . Since light travels faster than sound, some people appear bright
until you hear them speak..
? Some cause happiness wherever they go. Others whenever they go.
? Time flies like an arrow; fruit flies like a banana.
? To be sure of hitting the target, shoot first and call whatever you hit the target.
? To steal ideas from one person is plagiarism. To steal from many is research.
? We never really grow up; we only learn how to act in public.
? When tempted to fight fire with fire, remember that the Fire Department usually uses water.
? Why do Americans choose from just two people to run for president and 50 for Miss America?
? Why does someone believe you when you say there are four billion stars but check when you say the paint is wet?