Tom Swifties!

“Small non-stinging insects are even better,” said Tom nattily.

“I don’t think there’s any doubt who wrote the autobiography of the guy who provided the voice of the lead in the Disney film Hercules,” Tom said authoritatively.

“If it’s a question of Greek myth, I’d have a soft spot for Leander,” Tom said heroically.

“What brand of coffee will I put in this thing?” asked Tom perkilly.

“We’d better not be having pineapple for dessert again”, Tom said dolefully.

“Let’s see if I can convincingly depict a light-emitting diode by hand” Tom drawled.

“Phasers, lasers or masers - we’ve got 'em all, here!” Tom beamed.

“What do you mean, the warp engines are offline, Scotty? Go fix 'em!” said Captain Kirk, impulsively.

“This file just isn’t rough enough for the job!” rasped Tom.

“Do I really have to make lots of little shavings of cheese from this big block?” Tom grated.

“Look, the inmates are repelling from the walls,” Tom said condescendingly.

“Greetings in the name of Jesus, Mr Gilligan. I am a Nigerian attorney with control over substantial funds,” began Tom, convincingly.

“I’m not surprised, they repel me too!” replied Marx grouchily.

“Hey, my posterior is just as big as his!” Tom said with some asperity.

“______” Marx harped.

“I promise your money is secure in my lockbox” Tom vouchsafed.

“I don’t think that lockbox is as safe as you make out,” Tom cracked.

“Let me see if I can open it”, Tom said, pickily.

" … and finally, Wyoming." Tom stated.

“My new hydroxide mixture is particularly effective at preventing Formicidae infestation”, commented Tom, repellently.