A phrase used to change the subject when someone who should not be hearing the conversation directly preceeding said phrase walks into hearing range/room. It is often followed by laughter.
- So are you going to tell my wife that you slept with her sist...
- *The wife enters the room*
- *Nervously* ...and then I ask them: "What are the cards for?"
- *The wife enters the room*
- *Nervously* ...and then I ask them: "What are the cards for?"
by kubik2233 March 1, 2020

"Ahh man, I and Amy were what-the-fucking for HOURS this weekend. I knew she was perfect but when she asked for that? Put a RING on it!""You're both fucked up, man..."
by Tea-Duh-Veal October 13, 2018

“Erm, what the sigma” is a humorous and sarcastic expression used to convey shock, confusion, or disbelief. The phrase merges "erm"—a filler word indicating hesitation or puzzlement—with "what the sigma," a playful reference to the concept of a "sigma male," which is often associated with a lone, self-reliant persona in popular culture. The term is meant to be taken in a tongue-in-cheek manner, adopting a tone similar to that of Squidward from SpongeBob SquarePants, known for his deadpan and exasperated reactions. This expression is used to mockingly elevate the level of bewilderment in a situation, adding a layer of ironic seriousness.
”Erm, what the sigma?”
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