+287 The phrase 'thats what she said' is older than you thought, amirite?

by Anonymous 12 years ago

that = c.1200 what = c.1300 she = 1125 - 75 said = <900 (as of http://dictionary.reference.com) so this sentence could have been uttered as early as 1300

by Anonymous 12 years ago

The entirety of the phrase is from this century. It came from the show The Office. At least, that's what I think it originated from.

by Anonymous 12 years ago

its earlier than that. its also from waynes world

by Anonymous 12 years ago

That phrase is a lie anyways. I know EXACTLY what she said

by Anonymous 12 years ago

I was talking to my 53 year old uncle and he pulled the phrase on me. I asked him when he heard it and he said they used it when he was a teen.

by Anonymous 12 years ago

In the UK (or somewhere, not sure exactly), the "that's what she said" equivalent is "as the actress said to the bishop".

by Anonymous 12 years ago

My mom has said it to me.. I was surprised when she told me they said it in high school (1970s).

by Anonymous 12 years ago