About
“That’s the Joke” is a catchphrase originating from the Season 6 episode A Star is Burns. In it, character Rainier Wolfcastle is being interviewed about his new stand-up comedy movie, and a clip is shown (see above). In the clip, Wolfcastle says “Did you ever notice how men always leave the toilet seat up? […] That’s the joke.” The catchphrase, often accompanied by an image of Wolfcastle looking serious in front of the brick wall (again, see above), is used to condescendingly explain the punchline of a joke, or is itself the punchline to an otherwise-unfunny remark.
Origin
The episode A Star is Burns first aired on public television in March 5th, 1995.
Spread
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