The Office Quotes
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Source: The Office
Speaker: Michael Scott et al
That's what she said.
Context
This line is spoken most often by Michael Scott, played by Steve Carell, in the TV show The Office (2005-2013).
Although Michael Scott wasn't the first person to use this gag, he definitely brought an enthusiasm to it that spread quickly.
Before long, everyone on The Office (and pretty much the entire world) was saying "that's what she said" in response to anything that sounded even mildly inappropriate.
It's not that hard. (That's what she said.)
Where you've heard it
Everywhere.
Seriously, you've heard this line everywhere. Everyone from your classmate to your boss to your grandmother has probably said it. Sometimes really awkwardly.
Additional Notable References
- A 2012 flop starring Anne Heche
- A "That's What She Said" thinkpiece in The Atlantic
- A Buzzfeed listicle
- A really annoying pop song
- An app that says it for you
- Wayne's World
Pretentious Factor
If you were to drop this quote at a dinner party, would you get an in-unison "awww" or would everyone roll their eyes and never invite you back? Here it is, on a scale of 1-10.
Maybe we should stop. This has been going on far too long to be fun anymore.
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That's what she said.