Edith Ann was created and played by comedian Lily Tomlin on the sketch show Rowan and Martin's Laugh-In in the late 1960s and early 1970s. The character sat in an oversized rocking chair, told stories from a child's point of view and signed off with her catchphrase followed by a raspberry. The bit became one of Tomlin's most recognised routines, later revived in specials, albums and children's television appearances, and the short sign off survives online as a ready made reaction for ending a statement.
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Edith Ann's classic 'and that's the truth' catchphrase from Rowan and Martin's Laugh-In, ending with her signature raspberry, used for cheeky truth drops.
This clip captures Lily Tomlin as Edith Ann, the precocious five year old from Rowan and Martin's Laugh-In, delivering her famous sign off. In a high, childlike voice she declares and that's the truth, then blows a loud raspberry that sounds like a sputtering motor boat. The contrast between the confident statement and the rude noise is what makes it land. It feels smug, innocent and dismissive at once, like a kid who has said the final word and will not be argued with at all, no matter what adults think.
