Apologetic proverb

Apologetic proverbs (also known as Wellerisms), make fun of proverbs by showing that they are wrong, in some situations.

They have :

• a proverb (or saying ), and
• an explanation (often humorous ).

They often have sardonic humor.

Examples

• A body can get used to anything, even to being hanged, as the Irishman said. (Lucy Maud Montgomery--Anne of Green Gables)