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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 Swiftie: “I love to try exotic spices,” Tom said gingerly.

Joke by Stephen M., Ridgefield, Wash.
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Tom Swiftie: “I’m tired of writing thank you cards,” Tom noted sincerely.

Joke by Nick R., Lockport, Ill.
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Tom Swiftie: “I like sports!” Tom said gamely.

 

Joke by Katie K., Liberty Hill, Tex.
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Tom Swiftie: “My willow is dead!” Tom said,weeping.

Joke by Scott D., Eldersburg, Md.
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Tom Swiftie: “I want a hot dog!” Tom said frankly.

Joke by George B., Valparaiso, Ind.
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Tom Swiftie: “Stop eating like a pig!” Tom snorted.

Joke by John O., Westminster, S.C.
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Tom Swiftie: “May I have a spaniel for my birthday?” Tom asked doggedly.

Joke by Ian M., Sioux Falls, S.D.
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Tom Swiftie: “I don’t want to go fishing!” Tom wailed.

Joke by Jarett S., Westminster, Calif.
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Tom Swiftie: “May I say the prayer before dinner?” Tom asked gracefully.

Joke by Eric Z., Spokane,Wash.
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Tom Swiftie: “Catch that dog!” Tom panted.

Joke by Taylor J. P., Norcross, Ga.
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Tom Swiftie: “Do you like goldfish?” Tom asked coyly.

Joke by Maxwell D., Aurora, Ore.
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Tom Swiftie: “Stop cracking your knuckles!” Tom popped off.

Joke by Brian L., Findlay, Ohio
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Tom Swiftie: “That alligator nearly bit my leg off!” Tom snapped.

Joke by Jordan R., Newtown, Conn.
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Tom Swiftie: “Watch out for skunks!” Tom said instinctively.

Joke by Ulrik N., Brooklyn, N.Y.
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Tom Swiftie: “Use your own toothbrush!” Tom bristled.

Joke by T.J. H., Pelham, N.Y.
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Tom Swiftie: “I’m not afraid to walk through that poison ivy,” Tom said rashly.

Joke by Silvia S.
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Tom Swiftie: “My pet frog just died!” Tom croaked.

 

Joke by Silvia S., Waterford, Conn.
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Tom Swiftie: “I only like white bread,” Tom said wryly.

Joke by Zane M., Rochester, Minn.
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Tom Swiftie: “Hand me my winch,” Tom said crankily.

Joke by Ryan D., Westmoreland, N.Y.
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Tom Swiftie: “Listen! You can hear the brook!” Tom babbled.

Joke by Shane H., Newport News, Va.
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Tom Swiftie: “Wool makes me itchy,” Tom said sheepishly.

Joke by Conor M., San Jose, Calif.
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Tom Swiftie: “I need a pencil sharpener,” Tom said bluntly.

Joke by Daniel J. G., Indianapolis, Ind.
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Tom Swiftie: “Did anyone catch the license plate number on that steamroller?” Tom asked flatly.

Joke by Caleb G., Helmville, Mont.
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Tom Swiftie: “Let’s get a hot dog,” Tom said frankly.

Joke by Tyler C., Longview, Tex.
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Tom Swiftie: “I forgot what I needed from the store,” Tom said listlessly.

Joke by Nate J., Cincinnati, Ohio
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