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?"