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Sometimes, giving the same old boring response to the same old boring question can get...well, old. When your friend asks you to "Guess what?" hit them with the perfect unexpected response instead. We've pulled together all of the cleverest, most hilarious replies to this question so you'll always know exactly what to say. To learn how to earn some laughs with your response to "Guess what?" read on!
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Offer them a standard reply—and if you want, add a sarcastic twist. "What?" is by far the most common response to "Guess what?" So if you're just looking for a straightforward, classic reply, then this is the way to go. But if you're looking for something sillier, feel free to throw in some sarcasm and create a seriously hilarious moment: [1] X Research source
- Act overly interested in their news. Use an exaggerated tone, a surprised facial expression, or a gasp. Something like "Oh my gosh, what?!" or "I can't even imagine
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what you're going to say!" could work well.
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References
- ↑ https://slate.com/culture/2011/05/5-leading-theories-for-why-we-laugh-and-the-jokes-that-prove-them-wrong.html
- ↑ https://theconversation.com/science-deconstructs-humor-what-makes-some-things-funny-64414
- ↑ https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/ulterior-motives/201604/can-psychology-explain-humor
- ↑ https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/ulterior-motives/201604/can-psychology-explain-humor
- ↑ https://theconversation.com/science-deconstructs-humor-what-makes-some-things-funny-64414
- ↑ https://theconversation.com/science-deconstructs-humor-what-makes-some-things-funny-64414
- ↑ https://theconversation.com/science-deconstructs-humor-what-makes-some-things-funny-64414
- ↑ https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/ulterior-motives/201604/can-psychology-explain-humor
- ↑ https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/ulterior-motives/201604/can-psychology-explain-humor
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