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“That's What She Said” meme: meaning, origin and epic card

"That's What She Said" is a humorous catchphrase turning an innocent statement into a sexual innuendo.

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In MyMemeCards, the meme card game, “That's What She Said” is an epic card of the Memes World series 70, number 20814 of the collection, and the 20th best-known meme of its 243 cards. Here is what the meme means, where it comes from, and how to get its card.

What does the “That's What She Said” meme mean?

The humor relies on the voluntary suggestion of a sexual reference from a mundane utterance. By adding this phrase, one implies that spoken words can be interpreted as an intimate or vulgar allusion. This often generates nervous laughter, as the joke feels easy or mean-spirited by forcing a double reading on normal comments.

Where does the “That's What She Said” meme come from?

The date of **1992** corresponds to its popularization in the film *Wayne’s World*, but the exact origin of the formula remains unknown. The first televised appearance attributed is that of comedian **Chevy Chase**, in a *Weekend Update* segment of *Saturday Night Live*, in **1975**. The exact air date of the sequence is unknown. The formula then became recurring in *Wayne’s World* sketches on *Saturday Night Live* in the late 1980s and early 1990s. In the movie *Wayne’s World* released in **1992**, **Wayne** — played by **Mike Myers** — responds to **Garth** — played by **Dana Carvey** — after a remark about being tired of holding something. The US version of *The Office* subsequently massively popularized the catchphrase with a wide audience starting from **2005**, thanks to the frequent repetitions of **Michael Scott**, portrayed by **Steve Carell**.

  1. 1975First televised appearance attributed to Chevy Chase in Saturday Night Live.
  2. 1992Massive popularization via the film Wayne’s World with Mike Myers and Dana Carvey.
  3. 2005Global spread thanks to recurring quotes from Michael Scott in The Office.

How to use the “That's What She Said” meme

  • Use this catchphrase after a technical declaration to create an involuntary comedic misunderstanding.
  • Apply it in an office context to highlight the absurdity of a too-literal professional conversation.
  • Insert it during a friendly chat to turn a simple observation into a double-entendre joke.

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The “That's What She Said” card in MyMemeCards

That's What She Said card
NumberNo. 20814
RarityEpic
CollectionMemes World series 70
Fame81/100 · #20 of 243
Recycle value20 MemeCoins (60 in Shiny)
Rarities of the Memes World series 70: 243 cards
  • Common197.8%
  • Rare197.8%
  • Epic19580%
  • Legendary62.5%
  • Mythic41.6%

How to get the “That's What She Said” card

Every pack holds 5 meme cards, the first 3 of them Common; That's What She Said comes out of the Memes World series 70 as an epic card. The pack odds say what each rarity weighs.

Your first pack is free and needs no account. After that a new free pack lands every 10 minutes, up to 3 waiting for you. You can also buy the card with MemeCoins on the market, bid for it at auction, or trade it — and a double recycles into 20 MemeCoins.

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Odds per card, averaged over a pack: Common 72%, Rare 23.9%, Epic 3.2%, Legendary 0.56%, Mythic 0.3%, Full Art ≤ 0.1%, Shiny 0.2%. Cards 1 to 3 are always Common, cards 4 and 5 climb the rarities. Rates drop for cards that circulate a lot. Details

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Frequently asked questions

What does that's what she said mean?

It is a humorous catchphrase turning an innocent statement into a sexual innuendo. The comedic effect arises from twisting the literal meaning towards an intimate interpretation.

That's what she said origin?

The exact origin is unknown, but it appears on television as early as 1975. Its fame comes from the film Wayne’s World in 1992 and the TV series The Office starting in 2005.

Who is michael scott that's what she said?

Michael Scott is the main character of the US version of The Office, played by Steve Carell. He uses this catchphrase as a recurring comedic signature.

That's what she said meme meaning?

It means adding a phrase to suggest that an innocent remark contains a hidden sexual reference. It is a form of humor based on voluntary misunderstanding.

How do I get the That's What She Said meme card?

Open a pack of MyMemeCards: “That's What She Said” is an epic card of the Memes World series 70. Your first pack is free, with no account, and you can also buy, trade or win the card at auction.

How rare is the That's What She Said card?

It is an Epic card. Rarity decides which pack slot can deal it, and what it is worth on the market.

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