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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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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.

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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.

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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.”

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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.”

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The Manager Will Listen To Me... This May Not End Well

The Manager Will Listen To Me... This May Not End Well

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MrLoufoque
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

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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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

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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James016
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

That went so far over this person's head, it's in orbit

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Jayne Kyra
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

*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

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ayden henderson
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Is that another version of a karen just a bit more or less mature?

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2 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

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.

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It doesn't matter. He looks like he won't take any s**t from anyone, so it works.

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Charlie K
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

All I was seeing was Moff Gideon, thanks for the explanation!

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Ryan Deschanel
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Not knowing an obscure reference from some random geek subculture is not "embarrassing yourself"

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IttyBitty
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

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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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

So they missed the point, but even so is it really a manager's job to "Hear what the customer has to say"?

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This man doesn’t like Karen’s. The obtuse commenter? Her name is Karen.

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Sterling Hill
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Giancarlo Esposito also plays Moff Gideon on Mandelorian - he plays (really well too) a lot of slick bad guys

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

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?

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

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 :))))

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Clearly people who have not watched Breaking Bad aren't going to get this joke.

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Daniel Engel
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2 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

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

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Cé Vi
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Moi, je veux bien lui parler. Je lui demanderai des nouvelles de Mylène.

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G M
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I saw him and for some reason I thought he was obama

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I love the employees smiling behind him like “ooooo this gonna be good”

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Mandy Burgess
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

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

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

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

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Jessica, if you are serious watch Breaking Bad. I would run like hell.

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lara
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

ohmygawd, Giancarlo Esposito, he is so hot. My response would be "I am so sorry to be drooling on the floor."

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Mr. Fring, can I cook for you? I am great with friers.

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This guy legit scared me for real like my life was in peril watching him.

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The Phoenix Wars of Agrabah, The Genie Strikes Back and Return of Darth Aladdin

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Scientists trying to convince us to use mask! Tramp who knows we can drink the antiseptic🙄

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2 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

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)

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

My friend died when no one could remember his blood type. All he could say was "Be positive!". It's going to be hard, I really miss him.

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

That wreck will be gone completely within the next 20 years or so according to the latest research. So sad. During a diving exhibition in 2014, researchers saw the entire captains quarters have collapsed in on themsleves :(

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This Was Me Almost A Year Ago. I Have Returned To See If Anyone Remembers Me. Or If My Legacy Died With Me

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I always appreciate people using the word 'literally' in the correct way

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Oh Thank God She Corrected Him I Was Worried!

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

If my clock showed me a 60 I'd wear the same look like him. °o°

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Wdym 2021 Won’t Make Covid Go Poof?

Wdym 2021 Won’t Make Covid Go Poof?

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It Was Just Too Deep.. He Didn't Understand

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Nah They’re Just Proud Of Their Pro-Gamer Son !

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

They definitely made silly songs back then. (I wrote a paper on medieval folk songs wayyyyyy back in highschool)

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Most people die in a bed but we can't ban beds because most people are also created in bed.

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Nuhh Uhh!

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