paraprosdokian... Thanks Mimi!

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Subject: Fwd: Fw: 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.




I asked God for a bike, but I know God doesn't work that way. So I stole a bike and asked for forgiveness.


Do not argue with an idiot. He will drag you down to his level and beat you with experience.


The last thing I want to do is hurt you. But it's still on the list.


Light travels faster than sound. This is why some people appear bright until you hear them speak.


If I agreed with you, we'd both be wrong.


We never really grow up; we only learn how to act in public.


Knowledge is knowing a tomato is a fruit; Wisdom is not putting it in a fruit salad.


The early bird might get the worm, but the second mouse gets the cheese.


Evening news is where they begin with 'Good evening,' and then proceed to tell you why it isn't.


To steal ideas from one person is plagiarism. To steal from many is research.


A bus station is where a bus stops. A train station is where a train stops. My desk is a workstation.


How is it one careless match can start a forest fire, but it takes a whole box to start a campfire?


Some people are like Slinkies ... not really good for anything, but you can't help smiling when you see one tumble down the stairs.


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.


I thought I wanted a career; turns out, I just wanted paychecks.


A bank is a place that will lend you money if you can prove that you don't need it.


Whenever I fill out an application, in the part that says "If an emergency, notify:" I put "DOCTOR."


I didn't say it was your fault, I said I was blaming you.


I saw a woman wearing a sweatshirt with "Guess" on it ... So I said "Implants?"


Women will never be equal to men until they can walk down the street with a baldhead and a beer gut and still think they are sexy.


Why do Americans choose from just two people to run for president and 50 for Miss America ?


Behind every successful man is his woman. Behind the fall of a successful man is usually another woman.


A clear conscience is usually the sign of a bad memory.


You do not need a parachute to skydive. You only need a parachute to skydive twice.


The voices in my head may not be real, but they have some good ideas!


Always borrow money from a pessimist. He won't expect it back.


Hospitality: making your guests feel like they're at home, even if you wish they were.


Money can't buy happiness, but it sure makes misery easier to live with.


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.


Some cause happiness wherever they go. Others whenever they go.


There's a fine line between cuddling and holding someone down so they can't get away.


I used to be indecisive. Now I'm not sure.


I always take life with a grain of salt ... plus a slice of lemon ... and a shot of tequila.


When tempted to fight fire with fire, remember that the Fire Department usually uses water.


You're never too old to learn something stupid.


To be sure of hitting the target, shoot first and call whatever you hit the target.


Nostalgia isn't what it used to be.


A bus is a vehicle that runs twice as fast when you are after it as when you are in it.


If you are supposed to learn from your mistakes, why do some people have more than one child?


Change is inevitable, except from a vending machine.
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Re- Red Griffin PHS Trojan- Thanks Jack H Plymale!

Re-Our departed Portsmouth Ohio heroes.
Thanks Jack! I remember Red being on the Trojans. It seems that you, Jim Fout, and Doc Yeagle mentioned him at the OSU football game we attended together. Great story and you make me see that run! I also slightly remember Betty Justice. I did not personally know Sarah Watkins, but it must have been among the very greatest war reunions ever for Ed and the
Griffin family. Burl Justice and Watkins Buick are also familiar in P'Town. Red had excellent friends as you testify of. I am sure that my departed Mound Park friends, Gib Lakeman, Gus Thompson, and Clark Rapalee could tell some wonderful stories of him.

Sam


----- Original Message -----
From: Jack Plymale
To: Sam Kegley
Sent: Sunday, January 02, 2011 00:07


Sam, one of my old Portsmouth friends, now departed, you might have known. and could very easily fit that category.The most unforgettable guy I've ever met. If you check with Jim Fout, I think he'll support me in that opinion, He lived on High St. His name was Harold Marvin Griffin. You would know him as Red.All our teacher called him Marvin. He had an older brother, Ed who was reported missing in action twice in WW II. His Mom and Dad received two separate missing in action notices. He came home to marry, Betty Justice the daughter of long time Scioto County sherrif Burl Justice. Red, if you can believe it, was 128 lb tailback on our undeafeated Trojan team in1944. Second string to Dave Thomas who was 185 and the fastest guy on that team. There were three or four guys faster than Red, but two of them couldn't catch him in a phone booth. We were playing at Springfield and had the ball on our own thirty yard line and Red ran the ball off tackle and broke through the line to make one of the most amazing runs I have ever seen The records say he went 70 yards but he must have run 140. Some of their guys missed him twice. We roomed together for awhile at OSU but he couldn't stand being away from his girlfriend so he came home and married her. She was Sara Watkins whose father had the Buick dealership in Portsmouth. Red might be the only person I ever knew that somebody, at some time never said a bad thing about, He died in his 60s. I'm guessing.Red was a special person, not many like him,but I think there were enough people that were close and that is what made Portsmouth such a special place. Jack P.