Not what you expected
The second clause reframes the first.
Birthday CardsAfter my dad read his 50th birthday card, he stopped and said "just one would have been enough".Sad treesWhy was the weeping willow so close to the side of the road? It needed a shoulder to cry on.Fridge DoorYou should always knock first on the fridge door. Just in case you see the salad dressing.KingThe previous king was only a foot tall. He was a lousy king, but a great ruler.Steak PunsGood puns about steaks are a rare medium well done.Speed BumpsI was afraid of speed bumps, but I'm slowly getting over it.ToothacheI told my dentist that I think I had a toothache. They told me it was all in my head.StocksI an avid investor in stocks. Chicken and beef are my forte. I have enough stocks to be considered a bouillionaire.ToiletsWhat do you say when you accidentally walk in on God on the toilet? "Holy crap!"StatuesGoing out of business as a statue artist is really hitting rock bottom.WishboneI fought my friend for the wishbone. We might have gone too far when things snapped.Up hillI tried to go up hill but fell back down. The potential was there but it went down hill.GroundI used to be mad at the ground but I forgave them. It is all under me now.SundialsSundials can only be used by male children. If female children used them they'd be called daughterdials.WallThere is a joke about a tall wall, but you won't get it, it just goes over your head. I'm still trying to get over it.StringA string walks into a bar and the bartender says "We don't serve your kind here." The string walks out, torn about what happened. He becomes so upset…SunshineA day without sunshine is like, dark.Steering WheelI saw a pirate with a steering wheel on his pants and I brought it to his attention. He simply responded "Aye, it's driving me nuts!"SteakI really wanted a rare steak, but the waiter said he couldn't find a steak made of unicorn.TeaDoes drinking fresh tea come at a steep price?