2007-04-21 11:48:52 · 13 answers · asked by GleN 6 in Entertainment & Music ➔ Polls & Surveys
Because after you feel so dirty and disgusting for watching it, that you just wanna go in the shower and dramatically cry(like you would in an opera).
Wow...am I the only person who did not answer this with the real answer?♥
2007-04-21 11:52:13 · answer #1 · answered by Natalie 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
The term “soap opera” is deceiving, for it is not about soap, nor is it an opera! It is called this because soap companies were big sponsors of the radio shows back in the 1930s. The opera part comes from the fact that operas tell a story, just as the soaps do.
2007-04-21 11:54:15 · answer #2 · answered by Italian Medallion 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The first versions of these shows were mainly sponsored by soap companies, and the opera comes from the fact that is is overly dramatic and sad, much like a lot of operas. And by the way... i think soap operas are pretty darned idiotic.
2007-04-21 11:53:59 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
A lot of the early soap operas were sponsored by soap companies, and they are as melodramatic as any opera
2007-04-21 11:53:08 · answer #4 · answered by Dr Know It All 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Because way back when soap operas first started the only companies who would endorse them was soap companies, so they started calling them "Soap Operas"! Lame huh?! ;)
2007-04-21 11:53:09 · answer #5 · answered by *Chika* 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Because soap operas were sponsored by many soap manufacturers decades ago
2007-04-21 11:55:21 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
When soap opera's first started, that's when they'd run the commercials for laundry soap to the housewives.
Thus, "soap operas".
2007-04-21 11:52:24 · answer #7 · answered by Lisa the Pooh 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
"Soap Operas" were originally sponsored by soap companies (and some still are) Hence the name
2007-04-21 11:53:13 · answer #8 · answered by sarge 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Because they used to be sponsored by soap companies. Placement product for the women at home watching them.
2007-04-21 11:51:46 · answer #9 · answered by Miss T 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
some do and a few do no longer. i understand of a actress in a cleansing soap opera who replaced into pregnant and she or he use her toddler in her storylines. some will cover their actual being pregnant with dark outfits or a great handbag etc. yet lots of the toddlers they use are the two from a pal of the manufacturers or a solid member etc.
2016-10-03 09:03:08 · answer #10 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋