so WHAT
a meme that originated on tiktok, in which a man compliments a woman's "bob" haircut. The woman is then flattered, and the man states he is gay. The woman says "so WHAT", an ally to the gays. She now seen as iconic and beloved by many, and this message honors her.
so WHAT by ThisIsImportant January 9, 2025
So What?
A phrase used to describe complete lack of interest in what another person is saying, considered rude or necessary, depending on the conversation.
Alternatively, this can be used as a defensive phrase, see examples, to attempt to save one's self from ridicule.
As a third option, it is also used as a peacemaking, forgiving phrase.
Alternatively, this can be used as a defensive phrase, see examples, to attempt to save one's self from ridicule.
As a third option, it is also used as a peacemaking, forgiving phrase.
Rude-
Josh: My grandfather passed away this morning.
Jake: So what?
Necessary:
Josh: Oh my god, I think my shoelace is coming undone!!!!111oneone!!!
Jake: ...so what?
Defensive:
Josh: You're an ass, man.
Jake: So what?
Forgiving:
Josh: I'm sorry I called you an ass.
Jake: Forget about it, man. So what?
Josh: My grandfather passed away this morning.
Jake: So what?
Necessary:
Josh: Oh my god, I think my shoelace is coming undone!!!!111oneone!!!
Jake: ...so what?
Defensive:
Josh: You're an ass, man.
Jake: So what?
Forgiving:
Josh: I'm sorry I called you an ass.
Jake: Forget about it, man. So what?
So What? by SoManyGoodness February 23, 2010
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so-what by uttam maharjan July 11, 2011