That’s what they said: TV’s funniest phrases May 28, 2009

The Paley Center for Media and NBC had nothing better to do, so they compiled a list of the 50 funniest phrases television has seen.

The funniest phrase TV has ever seen is from Seinfeld, Elaine specifically, with “Yada, yada, yada.” The show also made the list with “No soup for you” (#21) and “Hello, Newman” (#50).

The Office made the list with “That’s what she said” (#12), while Family Matters’ Steve Urkel made the list at No. 19 with “Did I do that?”

My favorite category, the best game show catchphrases, featured “Come on Down” (#3), “Deal or no deal?” (#2) and “Is that your final answer?” (#1).

Check out the full list of notable phrases here.