is this a joke

Meaning

1. Editorial86% of films

   Said in disbelief to ask whether shocking or absurd news is real, or whether someone is serious rather than playing a prank.

   Is this for real? Is this a joke or what?

2. Editorial14% of films

   Used to challenge someone who seems to be treating a serious matter as funny or unimportant.

   I'm sorry, is this a joke to you?

In the movies · 7

• It wasn't who you expected?Twelve Monkeys1995
• I'm sorry, is this a joke to you?Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness2022
• Is this for real? Is this a joke or what?My Fellow Americans1996
• Is this a jokeThe Man from U.N.C.L.E.2015
• Is this a joke?The Tomorrow War2021
• Is this a joke, Freddy?Shazam! Fury of the Gods2023
• What is this, a joke? Guy's fine.X-Men Origins: Wolverine2009
• - Is this a joke? - No.Lady Bird2017

Learn it in full scenes

• My Fellow Americans1996
  • Golf Talk Turns Awkward
  • The Missing Appointment Log
  • Tanner Summons the Presidents

More reactions

• i've had enough
• what's it to you
• don't start with me
• you asked for it
• you're crazy
• look what you've done
• not my problem
• not on my watch
• do i make myself clear
• i've had it
• none of your business
• give me a break