all jokes aside 

It's kind of a Funny story but it's true.

I like Working with Poop for Pay but All jokes aside being a janitor stinks.

all jokes aside by Slim Phast October 30, 2015

All jokes aside 

Usually said after a humorous statement to introduce a serious statement.

Sentence structure:
a joke. All jokes aside,...serious statement.

Synonym:
But no, seriously,

Example:
I guess you can say he is a butthurt. All jokes aside, call him an ambulance quickly.

All jokes aside by Deagocrow May 1, 2021