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and then everyone on the bus clapped
What does and then everyone on the bus clapped mean?
The internet's standard sign-off when someone posts a too-good-to-be-true anecdote where they own a stranger, deliver a perfect speech, and somehow get a standing ovation. Dropping this in the replies is a polite way to call BS without typing 'fake.'
"OP claims he debunked his professor in front of 300 students. And then everyone on the bus clapped."
Origin
Long-running Reddit and Tumblr in-joke parodying the suspicious 'and the whole restaurant cheered' style of fake feel-good stories. The bus is interchangeable with restaurant, plane, classroom, etc.
Frequently asked questions
What does "and then everyone on the bus clapped" mean?
It's a sarcastic kicker tacked onto a story that's obviously made up.
How do you use "and then everyone on the bus clapped" in a sentence?
Someone tells a too-perfect story and a reply reads, "...and then everyone on the bus clapped."
Why do people say "and then everyone clapped"?
It mocks implausible, self-flattering anecdotes by adding an unbelievable detail that signals nobody believes the story.
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