I got this thread idea over the weekend as I was working on a puzzle book:
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Tom Swifty is a phrase in which a quoted sentence is linked by a pun to the manner in which it is attributed.
For example:
"Pass me the shellfish," said Tom crabbily.
"I might as well be dead," Tom croaked.
So, I thought we could do Cellar Swifties. The quote and subsequent adverbial pun can be related to the Dwellar's occupation, demeanor, a certain quote that stood out to you, their way of life...nothing is sacred.
I'll start us off:
"Once again, I've sold a buttload of cars this week," said lumberjim automatically.
"I hope this thread doesn't die a slow and painful death," thought Shawnee morbidly.