+251 You wonder how dramatic shows got the name "soap opera"..the shows aren't about bathing and singing, amirite?

by Anonymous 12 years ago

http://www.todayifoundout.com/index.php/2010/06/why-soap-operas-are-called-soap-operas/

by Anonymous 12 years ago

They're called soap operas because they used to be broadcast on the radio back in the day, and soap commercials were played inbetween shows

by Anonymous 12 years ago

But why operas?

by Anonymous 12 years ago

OMG facts

by Anonymous 12 years ago