Once a conversation has come to an awkward silence, a person can make
light of it by saying "boop boop bee
doop" in a small
tune. The conversation will start again, and further awkwardness is avoided.
Joe: Wana go to the movies tonight?
Jen: No, I'm going with my boyfriend.
Joe: ...
Jen: ...boop boop bee doop.
Joe: Okay then, wana go play checkers?