there there

A term that when used while patting someone on the back cures them of all status ailments.

Guy #1: MY MOM DIED, MY DAD'S ON HIS DEATHBED, MY SISTER WON'T TALK TO ME! I'M JUST GONNA COMMIT SUICIDE!
Guy #2: There there. *pats hand on back.*
Guy #1: Wow, I've never really looked at it that way before. Thanks!

by NESMonster February 3, 2004