Although most people today associate “That’s What She Said” with The Office and high-fiving bros, the phrase actually has a storied history pre-dating women’s suffrage. We would go into detail, but we’ll leave that to esteemed comedy scholars Julie Klausner, Max Silvestri, Dave Hill, Dan Soder, and Ilana Glazer. Check out the new edition of Jokes Through the Ages, a new web series delving into the untold backstory of popular comedy. Watch the episode below. Got an idea for a joke that needs exploring? Let us know in the comments.

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