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Threes Joke Pattern

List 3 things. Establish a pattern with the first 2 things, but break the pattern with the 3rd and surprise with something absurd.

1️⃣2️⃣3️⃣

Examples

I wanted coffee, quiet, and a new personality.
Asking your boss for a promotion is easy; you can write him a letter, you can meet with him, you can punch him in the face...
My dog knows sit, stay, and dry hump toys.
She cleaned out my desk, my car, and my will to live.
She wanted peace, patience, and a mute button.
Breakfast was eggs, toast, and diarrhea.

Try it

List 3 things in a sentence. The first two follow a pattern, but the third breaks the pattern and should be surprisingly absurd.