What is twss?

That's what she said (often abbreviated as "TWSS") is a comedic trope, particularly popular in American and British English, where an innocent statement is deliberately interpreted as having a suggestive or sexual double entendre. The humor comes from the unexpected and often inappropriate interpretation of the statement.

The phrase "That's what she said" is typically added as a punchline immediately after the ambiguous statement. Its effectiveness relies on the listener's (or viewer's) ability to recognize the potential sexual interpretation. The ambiguity of the original statement is key to the joke's success. It's often used in improvisational comedy and everyday conversation.

The phrase gained significant popularity through the television show The Office (US), where the character Michael Scott frequently used it, often inappropriately and to the annoyance of his colleagues. While the phrase existed before the show, The Office significantly contributed to its widespread adoption in popular culture. The humor is often considered juvenile or childish, but it remains a common and recognizable comedic device.