This Time Next Year… We’ll Still Be Quoting Sitcoms
Published on: 17/11/2025
From “Lovely Jubbly” to “That’s what she said,” here are ten sitcom catchphrases that outlived the shows — and why we’ll never stop quoting them.
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From “Lovely Jubbly” to “That’s what she said,” here are ten sitcom catchphrases that outlived the shows — and why we’ll never stop quoting them.

Breaking the fourth wall isn’t new. It’s a technique that dates back centuries to the theatre and has been used in TV and film almost since their inception. It’s a quickfire way to get inside a character’s head, even if they weren't always a reliable narrator. Comedy, in particular, has used this to brilliant effect.