but seriously folks

Meaning: (speech act,idiomatic)Used to redirect attention to immediately preceding a failed attempt at humor.1969, Julius J. Epstein,But, Seriously ...: A Play in Two Acts, page18:A nightclub comic who gets off a bad joke, nobody laughs, but he goes right on with: "But, seriously, folks" […].2004, Gerald Nachman,Seriously Funny: The Rebel Comedians of the 1950s and 1960s, page23:But seriously, folks, on behalf of the Copacabana — and believe me, I'd love to be half of the Copacabana2006, Bob Mitchell,Match Made in Heaven, page199:"Take my life, … please," Colombo continued, a wry smile creasing his face. (Apparently he was a fan of Henny Youngman.) "Badaboom!But, seriously, folks, I learn long ago, during my life, that justice, she does not exist. […]."

Examples:

EN: With hundreds of comedians doing their "but seriously folks" onstage at any one time, you'll need to choose your shows wisely.
HI: सैकड़ों कॉमेडियंस किसी भी समय अपने "लेकिन गंभीरता से लोगों" मंच पर कर रहे हैं, आपको अपने शो बुद्धिमानी से चुनने की आवश्यकता होगी।
EN: No, but seriously folks, it's great to be back with all the familiar faces.
ID: Tidak, tapi orang yang serius, sangat menyenangkan kembali dengan semua wajah yang sudah dikenal.
EN: Ease of Use It is easy to use, but seriously folks, read the sie.
TE: సరైన అనుమతి సెట్ చేయడం చాలా సులభం, కానీ క్లిష్టమైనది, దయచేసి దీన్ని చదవండి.

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