“That’s what she said” dates to the 18th Century

“Said the actress to the bishop”, or “as the actress said to the bishop” is an informal (and occasionally vulgar) exclamation, usually said for humour after an inadvertent use of a double entendre.

- Wikipedia

(Source: todayifoundout.com, via fuckyeahvictorians)

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