While the rhyme in the song is rather catchy, the overuse of the acronym really just makes people seem like idiots. I'm pretty sure we all know that we only have one life to live but why are we suddenly taking advantage of that privilege because Drake mentioned it in a song? I've seen it used countless times. People consider not doing their homework or choosing to drink on a Wednesday night instead of the typical Thursday night to be an example of "YOLO". Okay, I guess these can be examples of "YOLO" but I'm pretty sure this won't be the last time that you decide not to do your homework and it's not all that atypical for some people to decide to go out on a Wednesday night. Ultimately, I think the overuse of the term to justify making, in some cases, stupid or ridiculous decisions just makes people seem rather foolish. If you decide to do something, you're typically not choosing to do it because you only live once, but you're doing it because you want to. I'm pretty sure 95% of the people who constantly use this "YOLO" term ever really consider the fact that they only live once when they are making decisions... People are just using the term because it seems like the "cool" thing to do. Well, they're wrong. It's really just annoying!
Also, these people who are now suddenly using "YOLO" should probably consider that the deeper meaning of the term is to teach people to actually appreciate the experiences we have in life and to take advantage of opportunities, and not to justify making ridiculous or random decisions.
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| Recently found this on Facebook... Perfectly explains my point! |
That post from the condescending wonka is really funny. I agree 100% with this it has to go because it is pointing out out an obvious fact about life. You don't have multiple chances at life and for some stupid saying to point that out is absurd to me. The only people who use this saying are people who think it is cool and hip. It is only pointing out that you are a conformist. You only life once so be yourself.
ReplyDeleteFirst of all, I love Condescending Wonka and I just started following him so thank you for including that. I agree with the idea that YOLO is a little overdone. I saw a quote the other day that said "YOLO isn't an excuse to do dumb things, it's a reminder that you only have this one life to make a difference or do something with." I think that YOLO has lost its charm because people are using it for stupid reasons
ReplyDeleteWhen it comes to the use of Yolo, I've found that everytime I see it or hear it, I think of someone yellling it. Almost like "Yooooolllloooo!" I also imagine 14 year olds on facebook pretending like their lives are awesome and interesting by using the phrase. Yolo is one of those things that just make you sound dumb. Using it as an excuse to take unnecessary risks is kinda a joke. Yes you only live once, but your lief is gonna be a lot shorter if that's how you live it. People fusterate me sometimes.
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