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Definition

Used to redirect attention to immediately preceding a failed attempt at humor.

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In Context

  • "A nightclub comic who gets off a bad joke, nobody laughs, but he goes right on with: "But, seriously, folks" […]."
  • "But seriously, folks, on behalf of the Copacabana — and believe me, I'd love to be half of the Copacabana"
  • ""Take my life, … please," Colombo continued, a wry smile creasing his face. (Apparently he was a fan of Henny Youngman.) "Badaboom! But, seriously, folks, I learn long ago, during my life, that justice, she does not exist. […].""
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