Paraproskokians are figures of speech in which the latter part of a sentence or phrase is surprising or unexpected; frequently humorous.
I ran across a list of these the other day and thought I would share them.
Why does someone believe you when you say there are 4 billion stars but check when you say the paint is wet?
Why do Americans choose from just two people to run for president and 50 for Miss America?
Evening news is where they begin with 'Good Evening' and then proceed to tell you why it isn't.
Since light travels faster than sound, some people appear bright until you hear them speak.
Nostalgia isn't what it used to be.
You don't need a parachute to skydive. You only need a parachute to skydive twice.
Going to church doesn't make you a Christian any more than standing in a garage makes you a car.
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