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Although the Joker is a well written fictional character, its recent rise in popularity has given birth to rather dark and concerning subcult. Stemming from mild autism, delusions of grandeur and an inexplicable desire to appear mysterious, the figure now known as the "why so" can be observed - although mostly on outdated social media platforms - in most major cities. Emerging within the Montreal subcultural scene, the term "why so" encompasses more than a look, or a mere interest for the Joker, it is rather a profoundly anchored mental attitude.
Hey dude ? Have you seen my uncle Greg's new facebook profile pic ? One of the wolves inside him is definitely fucked up. What a Why so !!!
Why so by Serious man 911 December 13, 2024
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Why so British? 

A truly Epic line from Dark Bakura from YuGiOh: the abridged Series.
to give context for Why so British? : "Am I scaring you? is it the Accent? let me tell you how i got it....

My father was a drinker. One night he went a little crazier than usual so my mummy got the teapot to defend herself. He didn't like that, so he pours boiling hot tea all over her. Then, he comes at me with the teapot and he asks, "Why... so... BRITISH?"
Why so British? by HaerBannog November 15, 2012

Why so serious?

This line is probably going down in history as the most famous
and memorable quote from the new Batman movie 'The Dark Knight'.
Spoken by the late Heath Ledger as The Joker.
The tagline was also used in the production company's marketing campaign for the movie.

In every day use it can be used to tell someone to lighten up.
The Joker: 'Why so serious? Let's put a smile on that face!'
Why so serious? by Flinders August 14, 2008

why so serious

Originally a Batman marketing campaign, "why so serious" can be used as a response to someone taking themselves or a particular topic too personally or seriously.
-"Crunchy peanut butter is the ONLY way to go and anyone who eats creamy is a loser."
-"why so serious"
why so serious by quasidan2 August 5, 2008

Why so sex? 

An expression that started on MMORPG forums, mainly the World of Warcraft realm forums. The expression comes from posts from foron (mainly chinese) scammers posting fake links containing keyloggers with the comment "Why so sex?". The comment was supposed to make clicking the links more tempting but is now instead widely joked about.
- Why so sex? <fishy links>
- LOL I AM NOT CLICKING THAT - GET IN THE CAR LOL
Why so sex? by Me0w April 14, 2008

Why so serious?

A quote from the Joker in The Dark Knight, turned in to an internet fad/meme. Usually used on angry, emotional people who tend to go overboard or not understand jokes.
Man: God wtf!!! I hate the world, I want it to burn!
TDK fan: Why so serious?

Troll Topic Creator: Guess what!? I like watching gay men and humping my couch!
Foolish Poster: Wow wtf!? You are fucking messed up man, get some therapy.
Troll Topic Creator: lol, why so serious!?
Why so serious? by ryanxwonbin August 19, 2008

Why So Serious

1. Let's put a smile on that face!

2. A response to someone acting serious and/or angry.
1. "Do you wanna know how I got these scars? My father was a drinker, and a fiend. And one night he goes off crazier than usual. Mommy gets the kitchen knife to defend herself. He doesn't like that. Not. One. Bit. So, me watching, he takes the knife to her, laughing while he does it; he turns to me, and he says, 'Why so serious?' He comes at me with the knife, 'Why so serious?' He sticks the blade in my mouth. 'Let's put a smile on that face!' And...Why so serious?"

2. Person 1: "Halo is the best game ever, and everything else sucks! No other game is as good as Halo!"
You: "Why so serious?"
Person 2: "You never do anything right, why do I always have to do things with you!?"
You: "Why so serious?"
Why So Serious by Zes735 October 7, 2008
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