"You only live once"
After the popular song, "The Motto" by Drake was released, this phrase became popular again. It's also abbreviated as "YOLO" in the song. Some people may find this saying stupid, annoying, or childish, but I think it could spice up someone's life. This quote has had quite an effect on some people. If something comes up that doesn't happen very often, one might think "YOLO" to themselves, and take the opportunity to do that thing. There have been numerous jokes about this quote, and there's even a twitter account named "Yolo Jokes" that just tweets jokes that mock the quote all day. Some of the jokes are funny, like people asking, "Before Drake, did people think they could live more than once?" Well no, people didn't think that.Teenagers and young adults listen to Drake, and one's teenage years are supposed to be the funnest ones of their life. Drake could have a profound impact on these people and make their lives better than they already are. Some people may start taking chances that they would've never taken before, all because.. well.. YOLO.
I've also been known to mock this phrase. The other night in dance class, my friend told me she didn't think she could do a certain jump. I replied with, "Well.... YOLO!" She started laughing, but when she went across the floor, she still tried to nail the jump. The phrase can just make someone have more definite decisions in their life. Although I think this phrase is completely outplayed, I know that some of my decisions will be based off of this from now on. I'm going to jump on opportunities that arise that may never arise again.
I completely agree with you on this post. That saying has made such an impact on the world and I am extremely curious to see how long this saying last. When most songs come out they have a catchy phrase that stays embedded in the listeners head. YOLO has so much more meaning than other sayings. You Only Live Once...that is a powerful message that the whole world can now relate to. Because of this I don't believe this saying will be forgotten.
ReplyDeleteLike you said, the true meaning of the phrase can make an impact on someone. I only regret things that I don't do.
ReplyDeleteThing I hate is that ignorant teens take this phrase in thr wrong direction. They think it means, "You only live once" so lets do drugs, and party. When really it means to make something great out of your self.
P.S. I just did this on time....YOLO
I agree as well. You Only Live Once. Many phrases are mocked just because it sounds nonsensical to their minds, but even though it does not make a huge impact on them, others would perceive it as an important aspect to their lives. With the acronym itself, YOLO, it sounds a bit idiotic, but if one says the full quote out, it will have a different meaning. The quote has impacted many people, and if no one had said that quote, many risks, actions, or decisions would have never been made, and we would live in a totally different world. It has a powerful meaning that can change people's point of view; it is true and inspirational.
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