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Hang on, Pandas, did you hear that? I sounded like ‘woooosh’ (yes, with 4 o’s), the sound the jokes make when they go over our heads as Captain Obvious flies away! Luckily for us, that’s good news because that means it’s time for another part of our article series about the wonderfully weird r/woooosh subreddit, a community of nearly a million people.
Created back in 2016, the ‘Woooosh’ community is all about (not so) gently poking fun at those people who embarrassed themselves publicly when they didn’t get obvious jokes. Now, now, let’s be honest, we’ve all been in situations where we totally don’t get some bizarre quip or other. But these cases are so extreme, they’re hilarious in their own right. ‘Woooosh’ indeed!
Check out some of the best new ‘woooosh’ posts below, upvote your faves, and remember to share them with your pals if you think they’re in need of a humorous pick-me-up. If you’re curious, you can check out our earlier posts about r/woooosh here, here, here, and here. Meanwhile, scroll down for Bored Panda’s interview about humor and jokes we don’t get with British comedy writer, musical comedian, and talented polymath Ariane Sherine.
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#1
The Bad Doctor
#2
The Comment Got 9 Likes
#3
It’s Clearly A Magic Eight Ball
Comedy writer Ariane, who’s recently launched the first episode of her new podcast and has a brand new book coming out later this week, told Bored Panda that we can’t expect everyone to get jokes because not everyone’s looking for them. “I think some people just aren't used to looking for the humor in situations,” she said.
“Many people take life very seriously (like my mum, who can vaguely identify a joke but always laughs in the wrong place!). Alternatively, it could be the fault of the person telling the joke—the humor might be too subtle and not signposted enough,” she added that the responsibility for getting the joke falls on both the comedian and the listener.
#4
You Didn't Solve It
#5
This Is So Sad Guys
#6
I Thought It Was Real
However, if you find yourself constantly unable to get other people’s jokes, there’s really no other solution other than to politely ask for an explanation. It might kill the humor, but it’s also the only way to get to grips with what’s funny and why. If you’re feeling shy, consider asking for an explanation when there won’t be too many people around so you don’t embarrass yourself.
“There's no other way but to ask people what the joke is. Or you might want to keep it to yourself that you have an under-developed sense of humor,” the comedy expert quipped that we can always pretend that we got the joke. Though living with such a huge secret might be harder than it sounds.
#7
Looks Like New York To Me
#8
Some People Think They Are So Smart
SwissCheesy Chess 3 years ago
And this was a meme and memes aren't always accurate so you're WRONG haha
#9
Bruh Moment
I was also interested to get Ariane’s take on what people who take life far, far too seriously can do to lighten up and open themselves up to humor more. She said that meditation and [ahem] physical self-love “are two great ways to relax,” however, they might not necessarily help them “tune into the lighter side of life.”
These activities aren’t without their merits, however, and might help you if you’re constantly stressed out and overly serious. “They'll make you happier though, which is probably just as good.”
#10
The Manager Will Listen To Me... This May Not End Well
MrLoufoque 3 years ago
His name is Gustavo Fring and he is a ruthless and cruel druglord on Breaking Bad. He hides in plainsight by posing as the polite and mild-mannered manager of a fast food joint called Los Pollos Hermanos (which is a front for hiding the drug cooking and the money laundering).
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Nancy White 2 years ago
Yes, I suppose most people who follow modern media picture a rude woman, that is,can "Karen". A few years ago we would just say "rude woman" now people say "Karen". One day it will be rude to call someone a "Karen". Name calling is always immature. At the moment,we are all being encouraged to believe that a white woman who complains irrationally is a "Karen". I think "rude woman" is still a better term because it reveals meaning. The word "Karen" is now an offensive slur especially when it is rudely used to dismiss a woman who has a legitimate complaint. Down with rudeness! Civility is much better! Humans have dismissed women's concerns for ions. Notice that there are several mean words to cruelty lable women, but very few slurs for men. It is weird how our language has so many insulting words for women.
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Foxxy (The Original) 3 years ago
Went right over my head coz I have no idea who that person is.
Laura Mende (Human) 3 years ago
Never watched, but he looks badass and stuff so OK, I'm outta here! 😅
Patricia Cromeans 2 years ago
Laura, I am with you. Never wanted to watch.
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Jayne Kyra 3 years ago
*ding ding ding ding ding ding ding ding* WARNING! Not for the faint of heart and contains spoilers for Breaking Bad! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MybaTnzu9AA
ayden henderson 2 years ago
Is that another version of a karen just a bit more or less mature?
VeryDarkMatter 3 years ago (edited)
Only Breaking Bad Fans will get this.. Gustavo Fring was my favourite character in the show. Thanks to Giancarlo Esposito for playing him so top notch. And everyone who did not watch Breaking Bad yet: You missed the best TV show ever made.
Elizabeth Molloy 3 years ago
It doesn't matter. He looks like he won't take any s**t from anyone, so it works.
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Ryan Deschanel 3 years ago
Not knowing an obscure reference from some random geek subculture is not "embarrassing yourself"
IttyBitty 3 years ago
Random geek subculture? It's rated as one of the greatest TV series of all time. I do agree that one cannot possibly know all characters from popular shows, but one can browse for a few seconds to find out some details before writing such comments...
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Lori Lathrom 2 years ago
This man doesn’t like Karen’s. The obtuse commenter? Her name is Karen.
Sterling Hill 2 years ago
Giancarlo Esposito also plays Moff Gideon on Mandelorian - he plays (really well too) a lot of slick bad guys
Dee Hughes 2 years ago
Idiot. Drug dealing and murdering drug cartel dealer, from BREAKING BAD. He also RAN the chicken restaurants that fronted the cartel. Are you like 6 years old?
Florentina Irimia 2 years ago
I didnt watch Breaking Bad, and yet I got the joke becase I know him from another role in which he was a pain in the ass, but don't ask me the show cause I don't remember :))))
Corey Beth Greaves 2 years ago
Clearly people who have not watched Breaking Bad aren't going to get this joke.
Daniel Engel 2 years ago (edited)
Ok .. so way back in the early 20teens there was a guy standing outside of an RV in the middle of the desert wearing only shoes and his tightie whities
Autumn Artemis 3 years ago
I love the employees smiling behind him like “ooooo this gonna be good”
Mandy Burgess 3 years ago
He is from a TV series using his job as a cover to smuggle drugs for the mafia, so he is a person to be scared off..... on tv.. lol
Sandy Royds 3 years ago
This is Gus Fring from Breaking Bad. His chicken restaurant is front for major meth lab and ring. He may hold a bit of a grudge if you piss him off
Ann Turner-Drevalas 3 years ago
Jessica, if you are serious watch Breaking Bad. I would run like hell.
#11
Some People Are Just Dumb
#12
I Knew I Would Find That Comment
#13
I Think The Punchline Was
#14
We Are All Dumb
#15
I Wonder How That Would Work
#16
No Texas Really Is Massive
#17
It’s Just All Around Easier
#18
This Is Two Stupid
#19
Prince Phillip
#20
I Thought He Would Have Got It
#21
The World Goes On
Nadine Bamberger 3 years ago (edited)
I was today's years old when I learned that it's called an "improper " fraction. (For those calling me stupid, not a native speaker a**hole)
#22
Why Is Everyone On Instagram So Stupid
#23
The Irony
#24
My Friend On Discord
#25
Onioned Lol
#26
Insert *wow*
#27
Congratulations! You Have Solved The Mystery!
#28
Gravity. It Works In Amazing Way- Oh
#29
It’s Under Water
#30
This Was Me Almost A Year Ago. I Have Returned To See If Anyone Remembers Me. Or If My Legacy Died With Me
#31
My Friend Is Way Too Dumb
#32
Oh Thank God She Corrected Him I Was Worried!
#33
Wdym 2021 Won’t Make Covid Go Poof?
#34
It Was Just Too Deep.. He Didn't Understand
#35
Nah They’re Just Proud Of Their Pro-Gamer Son !
#36
Some People Just Refuse To Admit Cardi B Stole Wap From Medieval Revolutionaries
#37
Wait He Dead?
#38
I Have Been Holding On To This One For A While
WilvanderHeijden 3 years ago
Most people die in a bed but we can't ban beds because most people are also created in bed.
#39
Poor Ol’ Dave
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What do you think ?
SykesDaMan 3 years ago
Well, this happened to me on BP : I responded to a comment where a mistake was made in the lines of 'there must be 2 ways to do it: 1, 2 and 3' or something like that. My response was a silly (and well known; no points for originality or creativity here) joke that goes a little bit like this "There are 3 kinds of people in the world: Those who know how to count, and those who don't!"... You get where this is going: someone called me an idiot, pathetic, ... because to 'criticize' a mistake I made the same myself... XD
Israel Martinez 3 years ago (edited)
No, there are 10 people in the world ... those that know binary and those that don't ...
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Foxxy (The Original) 3 years ago (edited)
I have whooshes often. I'm very gullible and can be a bit of an airhead lol. There are 2 people who always mess around, they always sound convincing. Now I give them a confused look of I don't know whether they are being serious or f*****g with me.
Victoria Kimball 3 years ago
FYI.... the word "gullible" isn't actually in the dictionary.
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Dave Jones 3 years ago
What gets me is all the deer crossings signs at the most dangerous strips of the road. They really should put the signs at intersections where cars stop anyway.
Charles Bosse 2 years ago
Yeah, and after they grow into elk they should help little deer cross.
Load More Replies... Billy The Kid 3 years ago
I teach painting and decorating and when i get new students i always say to them "3 things to know about me, 1) I'm allergic to paint 2) I'm colour blind and 3) I'm scared of heights. You will be surprised to know how many actually say " Are you in the right job?"
Fish Boden 3 years ago
Yep. I think for me, it's the 'hur dur' tone used by all the confidently wrong folk.
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AG 3 years ago
When I started looking there was like 140 entries, before I finished the curated the list. I want to see the rest of them!
Jonas Grinevičius 3 years ago
Hi, AG :) There's a link underneath the last photo that'll lead you to the full, unshortened version of the list. Warm regards
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Nikki Sevven 3 years ago
Are there really this many people who lack a sense of humor?! That's the most frightening thing I've heard today, tbh.
Yort 3 years ago
There’s over 7 billion people in the world, of course there’s over 147 people with no sense of humor.
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Roadkill The Brave 3 years ago
I take things literally when I shouldn't. I do this sometimes 🤣
Scarlet Jazzyka El Humaira 2 years ago
Idk if im wrong or not but i think last time i saw a post of "did u know(i think) that the actors can't see the traffic lights(in white and black movies)". But i want to say. Well it is true that the people who r watching can't see the color but if the actors r colorblind. They woulnd't see it. Or no actors(that r color blinded) act in the movies? Plz help
Yeah, you heard 3 years ago
Too be fair, their are so many dumb people on line that it defiantly get's hard to tell the dumb one's from the funny ones. People who can't even spell proper.
Bird lover 3 years ago
SwissCheesy Chess I will cut out your tongue, dry it out with salt for a week, deep fry it, stitch it back on, and FEED IT TO YOU.
Michael ONeale 2 years ago
But if it's stitched back on how are they supposed to eat it? Just sayin...there's a flaw in your plan
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SykesDaMan 3 years ago
Well, this happened to me on BP : I responded to a comment where a mistake was made in the lines of 'there must be 2 ways to do it: 1, 2 and 3' or something like that. My response was a silly (and well known; no points for originality or creativity here) joke that goes a little bit like this "There are 3 kinds of people in the world: Those who know how to count, and those who don't!"... You get where this is going: someone called me an idiot, pathetic, ... because to 'criticize' a mistake I made the same myself... XD
Israel Martinez 3 years ago (edited)
No, there are 10 people in the world ... those that know binary and those that don't ...
Load More Replies... Foxxy (The Original) 3 years ago (edited)
I have whooshes often. I'm very gullible and can be a bit of an airhead lol. There are 2 people who always mess around, they always sound convincing. Now I give them a confused look of I don't know whether they are being serious or f*****g with me.
Victoria Kimball 3 years ago
FYI.... the word "gullible" isn't actually in the dictionary.
Load More Replies... Dave Jones 3 years ago
What gets me is all the deer crossings signs at the most dangerous strips of the road. They really should put the signs at intersections where cars stop anyway.
Charles Bosse 2 years ago
Yeah, and after they grow into elk they should help little deer cross.
Load More Replies... Billy The Kid 3 years ago
I teach painting and decorating and when i get new students i always say to them "3 things to know about me, 1) I'm allergic to paint 2) I'm colour blind and 3) I'm scared of heights. You will be surprised to know how many actually say " Are you in the right job?"
Fish Boden 3 years ago
Yep. I think for me, it's the 'hur dur' tone used by all the confidently wrong folk.
Load More Replies... AG 3 years ago
When I started looking there was like 140 entries, before I finished the curated the list. I want to see the rest of them!
Jonas Grinevičius 3 years ago
Hi, AG :) There's a link underneath the last photo that'll lead you to the full, unshortened version of the list. Warm regards
Load More Replies... Nikki Sevven 3 years ago
Are there really this many people who lack a sense of humor?! That's the most frightening thing I've heard today, tbh.
Yort 3 years ago
There’s over 7 billion people in the world, of course there’s over 147 people with no sense of humor.
Load More Replies... Roadkill The Brave 3 years ago
I take things literally when I shouldn't. I do this sometimes 🤣
Scarlet Jazzyka El Humaira 2 years ago
Idk if im wrong or not but i think last time i saw a post of "did u know(i think) that the actors can't see the traffic lights(in white and black movies)". But i want to say. Well it is true that the people who r watching can't see the color but if the actors r colorblind. They woulnd't see it. Or no actors(that r color blinded) act in the movies? Plz help
Yeah, you heard 3 years ago
Too be fair, their are so many dumb people on line that it defiantly get's hard to tell the dumb one's from the funny ones. People who can't even spell proper.
Bird lover 3 years ago
SwissCheesy Chess I will cut out your tongue, dry it out with salt for a week, deep fry it, stitch it back on, and FEED IT TO YOU.
Michael ONeale 2 years ago
But if it's stitched back on how are they supposed to eat it? Just sayin...there's a flaw in your plan
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