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what he said 

‘What he said’ – perplexing late 20th/early 21st Century social media phenomenon. Often to be found on social media sites whereby an individual asks either a reasonable question, solicits help with an issue or question, or seeks assistance with a pressing issue. The individual will then be provided with informed and insightful comments from a broad base of contributors. Eventually, the requesting individual will receive a response from a poorly informed (but perhaps well intentioned) contributor, echoing the previous comments stating ‘What he said’.

The exact point of stating ‘What he said’ when what was said had already been said has yet to be fully determined (particularly when what was ‘said’ was perhaps neither true or accurate). It is often considered a phrase used by the inarticulate and confused.
Mr A: ‘Why do we not see white dog poo anymore?’

Contributor 1: ‘White dog poo is the calcium left behind as the water evaporates, and the 'organic' components of the poop are consumed (in various ways) leaving the inorganic stuff behind. But nowadays dogs don't eat as much bone as they used to, including bone meal. Also, tighter regulation on dogs crapping on pavements means that turds don't hang around for years in public places like they used to, giving them less opportunity to dry out and turn white.’

Contributor 2: ‘What he said.’
what he said by Octopus Scott November 12, 2013
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what he said but in red 

a way of agreeing with a someone; to support one’s claim (Color of Ink may Vary)
Maddy: Hey Mike, i just wanted to know if you could sign this to help save the turtles.

Mike: No Fuck Them Turtles.

Kevin: Yeah what he said but in red.

Thats what he said 

Similar to thats what she said, except it refers to what a male would have said during the act of having sex.
Person 1: It was short but its good cuz it was free.

Person 2: Thats what HE said

that's what he said 

Just like that's what she said, exept what a guy would say.
Bob: I could really use a hand.
Tod: That's what he said.

Julie: Betcha can't stick that whole lolly-pop in your mouth.
Emily: That's what he said.
that's what he said by whatserface December 29, 2008

that's what he said 

A statement used to draw attention to a phrase that could be interpreted as sexual innuendo. This interjection is used when someone, usually a female, unintentionally makes a sexual comment. The "he" is typically assumed to be the girl's boyfriend.

The inverse use that's what she said was made popular by the hit TV show The Office.
Scenario: Two girls are getting out of the pool and going to grab towels to dry off...

Girl 1 (while picking up towel): Wow, that's ones really wet!
Girl 2: That's what he said.

That's what he said 

Person 1: Wow! That is very long!
Person 2: That's what she said!
Person 1: Well, that's what he said.
Person 2: ... You son of a-
That's what he said by jkiszg November 11, 2010

That's what he said 

The same as that's what she said, except when girls say it
girl 1: wow, there smaller than i expected!
girl 2: that's what he said!
That's what he said by :D:D:DOMG August 14, 2008