Now Seriously Folks... Edit Meaning

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Taken from a popular stand up comedian expression, this phrase is used when someone makes a bad joke, and there is a moment of awkward silence. Used to avoid embarrassment.

Host: and then HE said "that's no lady, that's an orang-utan!"

Guests: ...

Host: umm, now seriously folks... *continues normal conversation*

See folks, now, seriously