thanks for coming to my TED Talk

Presentation sign-off phrase

Thanks for coming to my TED Talk is an ironic closing line after stating an opinion, making an observation, or delivering an impromptu explanation.

The phrase mimics the sign-off of TED conference speakers, humorously elevating mundane commentary to the status of a polished presentation: Pineapple belongs on pizza. Thanks for coming to my TED talk.

Often signals the speaker knows their point was unsolicited or obvious.

lectureEducational spoken presentation
seminarGroup discussion for learning
presentationFormal display to viewers
public speakingAddressing a live audience
memeShared online humor

monologue · self-deprecation · talks · awkward silence · speech · keynote · satire · punchline · drop the mic · irony · appreciation · humblebrag · influencer · jest · thread · viral · social media · hashtag

Opposites

rhetorical register

thanks for coming to my TED Talkwith all due respect

Polite disclaimer before disagreeing

in conclusion · I mean it

conversational function

thanks for coming to my TED Talkanyway

In any case

never mind · the end · mic drop · in conclusion

sincerity of gratitude

thanks for coming to my TED Talkthank you

Expression of gratitude

whatever

Family

thanks, thanked, thanking, thankful, thankfully, thankfulness, thankless, thanklessly, thanklessness

Familiarity: Top 50,000
Profile: Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G