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*
Guests: ...
Host: umm, now seriously folks... *continues normal conversation*
by Kizzang October 10, 2007