A phrase used to mock someone who is going on a
long, pointless rant. Often used as a subtle signal to others that the speaker has gone off the rails. The phrase works like a conversational reset button, usually delivered with fake sincerity.
The term stems from a viral moment where
NBA player Jaden Ivey mentioned his love for apple pie in the middle of an rant on Instagram Live.
Person A: "And another
thing, if you really think about the
way traffic lights are timed, it connects to—"
Person B: "Hey
man, do you like apple pie?"