SOAPSPLAIN
soap·splain
/sōp'splān/
verb informal
(of soap fans) to explain (plot or characters) to another fan, typically on social media, with stock phases like (but not limited to) "it's a soap," "they are actors," "it's not real," in a manner regarded as condescending or patronizing. Commonly used by soap fans that can not be bothered to think of something to contribute.
/sōp'splān/
verb informal
(of soap fans) to explain (plot or characters) to another fan, typically on social media, with stock phases like (but not limited to) "it's a soap," "they are actors," "it's not real," in a manner regarded as condescending or patronizing. Commonly used by soap fans that can not be bothered to think of something to contribute.
Comment: I can't believe Raul dropped dead in the OR while performing brain surgery on the love of his life, Maria. What do you think killed him.
Reply: Relax, it's just a soap.
Comment: Soapsplain much?
Reply: Relax, it's just a soap.
Comment: Soapsplain much?