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Tom Swiftie Jokes

Tom Swiftie (or Tom Swifty) jokes always include a quoted sentence linked by a pun to the way it’s attributed. These jokes became popular in the 1960s and are based on the “Tom Swift” book series from the early 20th century.

TOM SWIFTY: “Give up! I have the ace of diamonds, clubs and spades,” Tom said heartlessly.

Joke by Luke S., Bristol, Tennessee
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TOM SWIFTIE: “The night sky is beautiful,” Tom said starry-eyed.

Joke by Jacob A., Saratoga Springs, Utah
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TOM SWIFTIE: “Being a wolf is awesome,” Tom howled.

Joke by Aadil, Plymouth, Minnesota
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TOM SWIFTIE: “I forgot what I was going to buy at the store,” Tom said listlessly.

Joke by Lily B., Carmel, Indiana
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TOM SWIFTIE: “I really have to go,” Tom ran on.

Joke by Kaelin C., Palm Beach Gardens, Florida
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TOM SWIFTIE: “Oh, no. I dropped my toothpaste.” Tom said, crestfallen.

Joke by Graham M., Reston, Virginia
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Tom Swiftie: “What other toppings should I put on my hot dog?” Tom asked with relish.

Joke by Ethan T., Rockville, Maryland
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TOM SWIFTIE: “I think I am sick,” Tom said feverishly.

Joke by Harry G., Cupertino, California
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TOM SWIFTIE: “You really need to check your spelling,” Tom corrected.

Joke by Jack D., Carlsbad, California
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TOM SWIFTIE: “I’m only good at protecting things,” Tom said defensively.

Joke by Hayden B., St. Louis, Missouri
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TOM SWIFTIE: “I can’t remember all this information,” Tom said thoughtfully.

Joke by Luke S., Bristol, Tennessee
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TOM SWIFTIE: “I need a candy bar,” Tom snickered.

Joke by Jack D., Carlsbad, California
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Tom Swiftie: “Math is my favorite subject,” Tom added.

Joke by Bill M., Salt Lake City, Utah
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TOM SWIFTIE: “I flunked my math exam,” Tom said testily.

Joke by Ayn A., Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
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Tom Swiftie: “They hung up,” Tom recalled.

Joke by Smith F., Boise, Idaho
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TOM SWIFTIE: “They hung up,” Tom recalled.

Joke by Smith F., Boise, Idaho
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TOM SWIFTIE: “He changed my grade,” Tom remarked.

Joke by Evi V., Pewee Valley, Kentucky
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TOM SWIFTIE: “My favorite singer is Taylor,” Tom said swiftly.

Joke by Dylan B., Round Hill, Virginia
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TOM SWIFTIE: “My favorite number is two,” Tom said evenly.

Joke by Jacob A., Saratoga Springs, Utah
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TOM SWIFTIE: “I don’t like my ACT score,” Tom said testily.

Joke by Sam A., Saratoga Springs, Utah
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TOM SWIFTIE: “I want to go exploring,” Tom ventured.

Joke by Evi Z., Pewee Valley, Kentucky
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TOM SWIFTIE: “I dropped my toothpaste!” Tom said, crestfallen.

Joke by Graham M., Reston, Virginia
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Tom Swiftie: “I’m so tired of boat rides,” Tom said sternly.

Joke by Thomas F., Union City, California
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Tom Swiftie: “That campfire is blazing!” Tom said warmly.

Joke by Luke T., Birmingham, Alabama
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TOM SWIFTIE: “Hand me a hot dog,” Tom said frankly.

Joke by Benjamin K., Chicago, Illinois
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