That's What She Said.

It's a phrase becoming more and more popular as we speak, or as you read in this case.


It was made popular by it's overusage in the hit mockumentary, 'The Office' (I.LOVE.DUNDER.MIFFLIN ♥). The woman being referred to is no one in particular but seems to be a woman who really knows her way around, if you know what I mean. You can add it to the end of any sentence although it's typically used at the end of any sexually suggestive remarks/comments. Take a look at the video I posted for some examples of how it's being used if you don't already know.

The phrase, "That's what she said." seems completely innocent. It seems to be a neutral statement, not suggestive of anything. However it's use in 'The Office' (and many others shows) has made it appear to mean something a hooker once said. Behold,

Two students are working on an English assignment,
'This is so hard!' says one student, followed closely by 'That's what she said.' implies something different from what is it's intended meaning. The first student was implying that the homework assigned was a challenge while the phrase added on to it ... well... *cough* that implies that something else was hard.

Anyways, that's enough about how it's used. Although when the phrase was first used I did laugh, I started to wonder why there isn't an equivalent phrase for males like 'That's what he said'. Sure, it doesn't sound so suggestive yet like 'That's what she said.", but that's how it started out for 'That's what she said.' The fact that this phrase exists and isolates a female is implying that only womankind is capable of such behaviour which is not true. This is a stereotype that exists in many TV shows and is very degrading. Isn't it true that men can be just as horny? Just thought I'd bring it to everyone's attention.

Points to discuss,

1) Do you feel that it is acceptable to use a phrase like this? Do you think it's offensive or just a joke? Should this be considered a form of sexual harassment if this phrase is used in this way at work?

2)Can you think of any other phrases/jokes that involve degrading women? When did you learn them?
(ex. Your momma jokes)

3) Do you think TV shows can be entertaining but at the same time, not make negative comments about groups of people? Why or why not?