BOOKS AND BLOGGING PHILOSOPHY

Philosophy is defined as a theory underlying or regarding a sphere of activity or thought. Well, my theory is if I can add at least 10 new books to my Wishlist and move at least 5 older Wishlist selections to my TBR list every month, then life is a ice cream sundae. And if I can find those 10 books from at least 5 new blogs each month then that's the cherry on top.

NEW VISITORS AND OLD- WELCOME!

NEW VISITORS AND OLD- WELCOME!
Well, I've made it almost 5 years now, so for better or worse, I continue on. I tend to blog in spurts as the urge to be creative erupts. As I don't have an artistic bone in my body, you will see very few changes in the layouts. Hey, I'm a reader not an artist like so many of the awesome bloggers I follow. I know you don't always have the time but if you stopped and looked, take a half a minute and say your piece. Recommend a book that you have enjoyed or hated for that matter. Thank you to all who visit.
Oh, and I moved my Google Friend Connect info and share this buttons to the top, as without our friends, who are we?


Thursday, September 15, 2011

PARAPROSDOKIAN



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 reframe or reinterpret the first part. It is frequently used for humorous or dramatic effect, sometimes producing an anticlimax. For this reason, it is extremely popular among comedians and satirists.
 
Ø   I asked God for a bike, but I know God doesn't work that way, so I stole a bike and asked for forgiveness.
Ø   Going to church doesn't make you a Christian any more than standing in a garage makes you a car. 
Ø   The last thing I want to do is hurt you, but it's still on the list.  
Ø  If I agreed with you, we'd both be wrong.  ( I have to remember this one)
Ø   We never really grow up, we only learn how to act in public.    
Ø   War does not determine who is right - only who is left. 
Ø   Knowledge is knowing a tomato is a fruit; Wisdom is not putting it in a fruit salad. 
Ø   Evening news is where they begin with 'Good evening', and then proceed to tell you why it isn't.  
   
Ø   To steal ideas from one person is plagiarism; To steal from many is research.
Ø   A bus station is where a bus stops. A train station is where a train stops. On my desk, I have a work station.
Ø   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. 
Ø  I thought I wanted a career, turns out I just wanted pay checks.  
Ø   A bank is a place that will lend you money, if you can prove that you don't need it.  
Ø   Whenever I fill out an application, in the part that says "In an emergency, notify:" I put "DOCTOR". 
Ø   I didn't say it was your fault, I said I was blaming you.  
Ø   Why does someone believe you when you say there are four billion stars, but check when you say the paint is wet?  
Ø   Why do Americans choose from just two people to run for president and 50 for Miss America? 
Ø   A clear conscience is usually the sign of a bad memory.  
Ø   You do not need a parachute to skydive. You only need a parachute to skydive twice. 
Ø   The voices in my head may not be real, but they have some good ideas! 
Ø   Always borrow money from a pessimist. He won't expect it back. 
Ø   A diplomat is someone who can tell you to go to hell in such a way that you will look forward to the trip.  
Ø   Money can't buy happiness, but it sure makes misery easier to live with. 
Ø   I discovered I scream the same way whether I'm about to be devoured by a great white shark or if a piece of seaweed touches my foot.  
   
Ø   There's a fine line between cuddling and holding someone down so they can't get away.  
   
Ø  I used to be indecisive. Now I'm not sure.  
   
Ø  I always take life with a grain of salt, plus a slice of lemon, and a shot of tequila.  
      
Ø   You're never too old to learn something stupid. 
Ø   To be sure of hitting the target, shoot first and call whatever you hit the target.  
   
Ø   Nostalgia isn't what it used to be.  
      
Ø   A bus is a vehicle that runs twice as fast when you are after it as when you are in it.  
   
Ø  Change is inevitable, except from a vending machine. 
 

2 comments:

Pabkins said...

Loved this post - gave me some good chuckles. One of my favorites yet.

As far as book rec's - I just started Low Town by Daniel Polansky this morning - I am loving it hardcore. Check it out!

Oh yes on a much more fun and not exactly book related note - my sister is doing a handmade zombie plush bunny giveaway on her blog check it out as zombie certainly are the crazy of the day today!

http://rinnisplayground.blogspot.com/2011/09/first-giveaway-handmade-zombie-plush.html

Meredith said...

Loved this post! Thanks for the smiles.