Living Life to the Fullest: The YOLO Mentality
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- Top Commentjaclynjoanb18 hours agoJun 7, 20258:46 amI love all of these. 1. You go Glenn coco if I was invited out after 10 on a Wednesday it be a hard no way unless I was on holidays and even then I would have to think about it
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You Only Live Once (YOLO): A Cultural Memento* jaclynjoanb18 hours agoJun 7, 20258:46 amI love all of these. 1. You go Glenn coco if I was invited out after 10 on a Wednesday it be a hard no way unless I was on holidays and even then I would have to think about it* bestdaisy64817 hours agoJun 7, 20259:09 am I've got my own #1 Worked overnights usually, but had to cover someone else's shift so had the night off but had to work a double the next day. Was in bed, received a phone call (yep, back when we actually communicated by phone, not text messages). A woman I flirted with like 6 months ago was on the other end, crying her eyes out. She'd been dumped by her ex again, going back to him, and he admitted he only went back with her for money and sex while waiting on another woman to break up with her boyfriend. They lived together so she had to move out into her uncle's basement. Instead of catching some Zs that night, I spent it driving around, offering a listening ear to this woman I hadn't heard from in 6 months (back in the olden days of being ghosted). No sleep that night, double shift from hell because I was so tired. But hey, she took me to bed the following morning after I got off work, so it was 10000% worth it... + bestdaisy64817 hours agoJun 7, 20259:11 amTurns out, we ended up moving into an apartment together a few weeks later, so she could escape her uncle's and I could secure a place of my own too. That was 18 years ago; we've been married almost 14 years now. All because of one unexpected phone call at night.* ravenbard12 hours agoJun 7, 20252:21 pm Grabbed a McDonald's breakfast delivered straight to my doorstep this morning. Ate it while catching up on 2 episodes of Hilda, brushed my teeth, and then caught a few more winks. Never felt so indulgent! 😅
- Jessa Caradonna16 hours agoJun 7, 202510:47 amMillennial here (1982). Couldn't help but feel a bit nostalgic.
- mushytiger86310 hours agoJun 7, 20254:08 pmUsed my credit card payment to buy birthday presents and party decorations for my dog's birthday tomorrow. No one's showing up, it'll just be me, my dog, and my husband. LoL
- himalayall9 hours agoJun 7, 20254:58 pmHope there's a cake, too!
- booklady1410 hours agoJun 7, 20254:05 pm#12 SAME! So many concerts, so little time!
- the_snookie12 hours agoJun 7, 20251:57 pmNot a mill, but I changed my BuzzFeed name because apparently, you can only change it once? YOLO.
- the_snookie9 hours agoJun 7, 20255:48 pm@himalayall Woah, wait. Why did it change? I wanted it to be "The Snookie."
- the_snookie8 hours agoJun 7, 20255:51 pm@himalayall How did you get it to change on your comment, thingy?
- braveelephant41112 hours agoJun 7, 20252:09 pmFor president!
- pgarlinski16 hours agoJun 7, 202510:30 amNot a millennial (late Gen-X) but for me, buying premium economy or even upgrading to first class is a YOLO.
- ri0tgrrl715 hours agoJun 7, 20258:54 pmYOLO-ed my electricity bill to cover rent.🤷♀️
- Kmp9 hours agoJun 7, 20255:42 pmI knew I could YOLO when you walked in and brought yourself a new couch.
- StayInReality9 hours agoJun 7, 20255:22 pmMy husband and I YOLO'd a couple of times this year. One was for Comic-Con. Originally planned on attending just one day but ended up going for two and stayed overnight at a hotel room. My husband spent hours thinking about buying a $300 light saber. The second one was splurging on good seats for a Trivium concert and spending a couple of nights in a nice hotel. My husband debuted his mosh pit moves and came out winded, feeling old! 😅
- oddsundae6069 hours agoJun 7, 20254:54 pm Walked off a 12-hour flight to Disneyland and bought tickets at the entrance at 3pm because my motel room wasn't ready yet.
- CourtesyFlush10 hours agoJun 7, 20254:36 pmSimply, no...that's a solid decision.
- izabellad12 hours agoJun 7, 20252:31 pmSadly, most stories revolve around just spending money.
The "YOLO" Phenomenon:YOLO signifies "You Only Live Once." It's a catchy expression that encourages individuals to take risks and live in the moment, embracing the idea that life is short and should be enjoyed with no regrets. This popular slang term gained widespread popularity in the early 2010s, particularly in music and social media. Although its origins are not entirely clear, YOLO has become an essential aspect of modern culture.
- The "YOLO" phenomenon thrives in social media, where people share stories of impulsive decisions and living in the moment, often related to entertainment, travel, or fashion trends.
- In the conversation about YOLO, one commenter recalls a significant experience involving social interaction, emphasizing the potential for romance and connections in life's unexpected moments.
- Despite its association with materialistic spending, the YOLO mentality can also be seen in experiences that go beyond fashion and travel, such as attending concerts or memorable events like Comic-Con.
