Topic: Thats what she said joke
mikaxel80's photo
Sat 05/16/20 04:22 AM
Why do people get annoyed with thats what she said joke?

Freebird Deluxe's photo
Sat 05/16/20 04:41 AM
Never experienced anyone getting annoyed at that happy

soufiehere's photo
Sat 05/16/20 06:26 AM

Never experienced anyone getting annoyed at that happy
That's what I said.

SparklingCrystal πŸ’–πŸ’Ž's photo
Sat 05/16/20 06:44 AM
Don't know. I don't know what the joke is.

Freebird Deluxe's photo
Sat 05/16/20 06:57 AM
Example

I can't get this dirty mark off my car!

Answer, well rub it harder


Reply , That's what she said


mikaxel80's photo
Sat 05/16/20 08:29 AM
Or this tree is over 100years old. Its a damn big one.

Thats what she said

SparklingCrystal πŸ’–πŸ’Ž's photo
Sat 05/16/20 08:35 AM
Ah, thanks for giving it a bit more context.
Our equivalent in Dutch is "That's what the missus said last night as well."
It's only used in a setting with familiar people in a lighthearted, relaxed atmosphere.

I can get people getting annoyed with it. It's not something to often use as it'll wear very thing, nor in the wrong setting.
Timing is everything for such things :p

mikaxel80's photo
Sat 05/16/20 09:11 AM

Ah, thanks for giving it a bit more context.
Our equivalent in Dutch is "That's what the missus said last night as well."
It's only used in a setting with familiar people in a lighthearted, relaxed atmosphere.

I can get people getting annoyed with it. It's not something to often use as it'll wear very thing, nor in the wrong setting.
Timing is everything for such things :p

Sure timing is everything but we people are complex. So you never know when they understand humor WELL! Better to try it in a relaxed mode

IgorFrankensteen's photo
Sat 05/16/20 09:41 AM
It's not just a matter of choosing a relaxed situation. Humor is one of the trickiest things humans do.

Context and culture matters too, as well as reputation.

The exact same one-liner, such as "that's what she said" can result in big laughs for one person, and complete disdain for another, in exactly the same situation.

Main caution: be careful about what YOU are thinking as you say something. If "That's what SHE said" is clearly targeted at making the speaker sound smug and superior, it's likely to be poorly received.

It's more likely to go over well, if no one in the joke is being insulted.

Freebird Deluxe's photo
Sat 05/16/20 10:03 AM
Edited by Freebird Deluxe on Sat 05/16/20 10:05 AM


Never experienced anyone getting annoyed at that happy
That's what I said.

So subtle you :smile:

LarchTree's photo
Sat 05/16/20 12:50 PM
Edited by LarchTree on Sat 05/16/20 12:50 PM
There is this song called Whatcha say. For the longest time I was mishearing the words as β€œwhat did she say? All that she’d want to say.” I thought this song was about being ghosted and making peace.

no photo
Sat 05/16/20 04:16 PM
I have to say I don't find it funny. But men seem to stay amused by it.

mzrosie's photo
Sat 05/16/20 04:23 PM

Why do people get annoyed with thats what she said joke?


If every sentence is ended by "that's what she said" then it becomes annoying.

Freebird Deluxe's photo
Sat 05/16/20 11:53 PM

I have to say I don't find it funny. But men seem to stay amused by it.

I bet you say that to all the boys ,

There's another :smile:

LarchTree's photo
Sun 05/17/20 04:46 AM
If β€œshe” refers to someone:
That you know personally - mean
That you do not know - funny
No person at all really - just word play