Behind The Sofa

Behind The Sofa

"Behind the Sofa" is a British pop culture phrase describing the fearful reaction of hiding behind a sofa to avoid seeing frightening parts of a television programme (with the implication that one wants to remain in the room to watch the rest of the programme). Although the phrase is sometimes employed in a serious context, its use is usually intended to be humorous and/or nostalgic, and to evoke a pleasant, safe fear in a domestic setting.