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Thanks again to user:Mabeenot for this interesting feature. One thing I learnt here is that the Brits also use the term "soap" - which I believe has a negative connotation(?). XOttawahitech (talk) 15:17, 16 November 2013 (UTC)

Ottawahitech, soap, with regard to a soap opera, isn't used with a negative connotation here in the United States (not usually anyway).

And, livelikemusic, you answered the questions extremely well; no wonder other soap opera editors didn't feel the need to weigh in. Well, I'm sure that's part of the reason they didn't; I commented on my talk page about whether or not I'd participate. Laziness is another reason I didn't. Flyer22 (talk) 15:34, 16 November 2013 (UTC)

Thank you Flyer22. I wanted to make sure soap operas were displayed well within my own answers. Nice to know someone appreciates them. :) And Ottawahitech, the term "soap opera" got its origin from the sponsors of the original radio broadcasts of the serial dramas. I would hope to the British that it doesn't have a negative meaning. livelikemusic ^{my talk page!} 15:40, 16 November 2013 (UTC)

The only times I can think of when the term soap opera, or simply using its simpler version "soap," is used negatively is when a person suggests that the writing for a primetime show or film is over-dramatic and/or over-the-top, that it's not what is expected of a primetime show or film (because, you know, a lot of people consider primetime dramas and films superior to soap operas, though, yes, primetime soap operas also exist). Flyer22 (talk) 16:06, 16 November 2013 (UTC)