I guess you had to be there
The excuse you use when you're too scared to tell your friend his joke was the worst thing you've ever heard.
'I guess you had to be there' after my friend told a joke that made my dog roll on the floor.
'I guess you had to be there' when my friend told a joke that even the cafeteria lady laughed at.
'I guess you had to be there' when my friend told a joke so bad it made my neighbor come out of his house.
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