スラングの由来、語源、成り立ち
「That’s what she said」というフレーズは、元々は映画やテレビ番組で、性的なニュアンスを持つ発言があった場合に、それを強調するために使われるようになりました。具体的な語源は不明ですが、一般的にはアメリカ合衆国のテレビ番組「The Office」によって広まったとされています。
使用例
このスラングは次のような使い方ができます。
実際の映画やドラマのシーン
この英語のスラングが実際に使われた映画やドラマ、小説、漫画はあるのでしょうか？
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1. The Office (US) – “That’s what she said” is a catchphrase used by the character Michael Scott after making a sexual innuendo. For example, in one episode, Michael says “I declare bankruptcy!” and his colleague responds “I don’t think you understand what that means.” Michael then replies, “I declare bankruptcy! That’s what she said!”
2. Friends – In an episode, Chandler is talking about how he can’t perform in the bedroom and says, “It’s like a big, dead fish.” Joey then responds, “That’s not what I heard.” Chandler then delivers the punchline, “That’s what she said!”
3. Brooklyn Nine-Nine – In an episode, Detective Terry Jeffords is trying to convince Captain Holt to let him go undercover as a woman. Holt responds, “I’m not sure you have what it takes to be a convincing woman.” Terry then replies, “That’s what she said!”
4. The Hangover – In a scene where the characters are trying to find their missing friend, one of them says, “We can’t just leave him up here alone. He could die, plus he’s got my grandmother’s Holocaust ring.” Another character responds, “I didn’t know they gave out rings at the Holocaust.” The first character then delivers the punchline, “That’s what she said!”
5. How I Met Your Mother – In an episode, Barney is talking about how he’s going to “suit up” for a date. His friend Ted responds, “You’re not going to wear a suit, are you?” Barney then delivers the punchline, “That’s what she said!”
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