Another popular false origin of OK comes from the American Civil War (1861-1865) which says that soldiers returning from battle would report "0K" (zero killed). And there's a few from around the world, too. Like the Greek "όλα καλά (óla kalá) which means "all good," the Scottish "och aye," which means "oh yes," and even a French-named seaport in Haiti, Aux Cayes. While these are all pretty interesting and might indicate why "OK" was so easily adapted into language worldwide, none of them can actually be traced in their influence the way "oll korrect" can. Neat. - Coleman
I'm Greek and was told that O.K. came from Greek people who would send packages to their relatives in America or other countries and would write OK on them as a code that all was well back home. I never believed it 100% but always thought there's a good chance it's true because "all good" is pretty much the meaning of OK.
I finished watching the video, scrolled down to post a comment about us Greeks claiming that the origin is Greek and lo and behold, you have mentioned it. Nice.
"Okay" is a magical word. It transcends language barriers. You could watch a movie in almost any language and still hear the word "okay". It requires no translation. You might not know how to say "yes" or "no" in another language, but you always know how to say "okay".
None of the 3 other languages i speak uses the Latin alphabet. Still you say 'Okay' and everybody understands it. We even write it in our scripts, though not that popular. So yeah, 'Okay' is freaking universal
"Annie are you OK? Are you OK, Annie?" This clip from the song especially shows how recognizable the word is. First responders in CPR and First Aid classes are often trained to immediately ask "Are you OK." Not 'all right' or 'awake' or 'hurt', but 'OK' because a non-English speaking victim will likely recognize the word.
@@raykellysiler8759 Because its english. If anything is spelled as it sounds or is just simple and easy to learn then it must be destroyed and several seemingly random letters added for no reason.
The funniest thing is that 19th century people used abbreviations in a very similar manner to how we use them online today. Goes to show we humans don't change as much as we imagine throughout the centuries.
@@noone3216 I think bye was originally an abbreviation too in the 1600s but it becane so widely used that we generally forgot that it originally stood for God be with ye, GodBWY, goodbye, bye. The evolution of language is fascinating.
Also, we tend to pretend memes are dead just because we get annoyed with them. no matter how much we try and convince ourselves, it's been a year, and "Do you kno de wey?" is still alive. X(
In a sense, lol has pretty much lost it's original meaning yet stays relevant in many forms and uses. Definitely not as big as ok but it is one of the words that has changed the most thanks to technology
first of all you're correct - - - is O (like in SOS . . . - - - . . .) but i also noticed it, researched it for like 2 minutes and no i don't think it ever changed
@@AChunkyDog I feel u mate, even I don't get it. But it's all just a meme, so don't wrap your head around it. Just enjoy the silliness and take a good laugh😃
Prince Kashyap boomer isnt a meme , its an actual use. People born near WWII Were called baby Boomers. Because “Boom” Ment like “Bomb boom” Its just a common term for old. Its the Boomer Humour thats funny
The word "okay" may appear unassuming, a simple acknowledgement or affirmation in everyday conversation. However, beneath its surface lies a rich tapestry of meanings, contexts, and implications that render it a fascinating and versatile linguistic tool. The utterance of "okay" is often accompanied by nuances, revealing a spectrum of responses. It can convey agreement, compliance, or a willingness to cooperate. In such cases, it signals a green light, an endorsement that sets a situation in motion. Imagine a team meeting where decisions are being made, and upon agreement, someone nods and says, "Okay." In this context, "okay" carries the weight of consensus, demonstrating unity and progress. Conversely, "okay" can express hesitation or reluctance. It might be a way of conceding to a situation, albeit not enthusiastically. Picture a scenario where a friend proposes an activity you're not particularly fond of, and you respond with a half-hearted "okay." Here, it signifies a lack of enthusiasm, an acceptance tinged with reluctance. Moreover, the tone and inflection with which "okay" is delivered can dramatically alter its meaning. A cheerful and enthusiastic "Okay!" can denote eagerness, excitement, or readiness, adding energy and positivity to a conversation. Conversely, a monotonous or disinterested "okay" might signify indifference or disengagement, potentially implying disinterest or a lack of investment in the topic at hand. The versatility of "okay" also extends to its role in diffusing tension or conflict. Imagine a heated argument where one party asserts their point vehemently, and the other responds with a calm "okay." In this context, "okay" can function as a neutralizing force, a signal that the conversation need not escalate further, perhaps offering a moment to step back and reassess the situation. Additionally, the brevity and simplicity of "okay" make it universally accessible. Its usage transcends language barriers and cultural divides, rendering it a universally recognized expression of acknowledgment or affirmation. Regardless of one's native language, a simple "okay" is easily understood, fostering effective communication and understanding across diverse settings and contexts. In the digital era, "okay" has also found its place in written communication, often abbreviated to "K" in text messages or online chats. This condensed version has become commonplace, especially in the fast-paced world of digital interactions, reflecting a modern evolution of language that maintains the core essence of acknowledgment or agreement. In conclusion, the seemingly modest word "okay" is a linguistic marvel, encompassing a spectrum of meanings and implications. From agreement and cooperation to reluctance and indifference, "okay" adapts and evolves to suit the diverse contexts of human interaction. Its brevity, universality, and adaptability make it a crucial tool in effective communication, underscoring the rich and multifaceted nature of language.
imagine being an ✨intellectual✨ from the 1830s and sharing a joke about a made up abbreviation to your friend in boston, unknowing that you just made one of the most popular words in english
O.K. = ohne Korrektur (="without correction" in German). German editors used this abbreviation when checking articles for newspapers. I read this in another book about German words that are used in other languages like Kaffeepaussi ("coffee" break) in Finnish, Brandmauer (firewall) in Russian, Dach (roof) in Ukrainian, le Waldsterben (forest death) in French, le Neinsager (someone who says no) in Swiss French and so on.
@@heyborttheeditor1608that would make sense bc I was taught in AP history that “OK” originated from Pres. Andrew Jackson, who wasn’t the best speller, and would write that abbreviation in the margin when proofing things for his secretary before the final copy was made. But the Choctaw fought with him at least once, so he would have had the opportunity to pick it up from them. Or he also started the fad mentioned in the video bc he really was a horrible speller but we can only trace the written record. And since Van Buren was his VP, timeline matches.
Oh the tone and inflection used when saying those two letters conveys so much. Especially if a teenager says it and adds and eyerolls. Like OK.....eyeroll.....boomer. I prefer alrighty then or okely dokely.
@Jackal Pretty sure none of that is correct, first off the word okay was derived from OK (or O.K), it's just a varient spelling that came into use a few decades after OK was first used. So saying that something is the abbreviation of a varient spelling that came decade's later is kind of false. And as the video said, and as the most credible origins of the word, OK was just the shorthand notation of 'oll korrect', and I think it's more accurate to refer to it as an acronym than an abbreviation.
Very informative. My one previous misconception was that "okay" preceded "OK", that somehow it was the "correct" spelling and that "OK was an abbreviation.
@A They literally said in the video that the fad of misspelling things and then abbreviating it started in the 1830s. Presumably, people would have written and said “all correct” before then, if anything.
@A Unless the deliberate misspelling has history beyond the trend of misspelled abbreviations in the 1800s (which would have had to existed exclusively in print), “oll korrect” wouldn’t have existed at all prior to the abbreviation.
That's backward. Okay is the phonetic, full spelling of what appears to English speakers as an acronym. "OK" came first, and people tried to make it into a "full" word with extra letters.
It's short for lollygagging which means spending time doing things that are not useful or serious. It's mistakenly believed to be abbreviations of Laughing Out Loud but that was proven to be false by the Urban Dictionary entry dating to 2010 BCE written by the renowned author xx_p*ssyslayer69420_xx
@@SerenityFeueropal ASAP is a misspelled combination of the words "hey sup" which were used as an informal version of the greeting "hello". The reason it was used as an encouragement word to hasten a certain task was that the short yet informal nature of the word conveyed the lack of time and the need to hurry in a friendly fashion to show the other person that you trust him to complete this task at time as if he's your friend
@@carlosalvarez4994 YOLO is a compound word of "you low" which means "you're aiming low" to inform someone that you think his ambitions are to low and that he should dare to do now with his life, often by doing so yourself
I'd like to put one of those cheeky Bostonians who invented it into a time machine. It'd probably blow his mind to see their stupid joke _everywhere_ :D
Will Suttie Mmm, not quite. If I have Dawkins thesis on the matter pegged, the difference between a meme word and a regular one, is that regular ones have no conscience, pinpointable origin, they just evolved very slowly over enormous spans of time. A meme is a deliberate, initially inorganic fashion inserted into the cultural zeitgeist That THEN becomes an organic force with lasting power.
@@eldermillennial8330 No, a meme being a meme comes from the spreading, wheter it was created with an intention or not, as long as it has the capacity of self replication it is a meme. So yeah all words are actually memes.
There is nothing new under the sun ! Everything we have today existed one way or another since the frist civilizations, even before the end of the ice age.
The most incredible thing about "OK" is even a non-native English speaker who has never learn about English knows the meaning of OK. For example, my mother even doesn't know the English alphabet. Still knows what's "OK" meaning.
@@funkness In the current time from of the 21st century an individual has gone through the process of learning something new related to the origins of "Ok" and has determined that "they" now have superior knowledge and or intellect, compared to other homosapiens on Earth who may or may not know about the topic at hand.
Really reflects that young people have been coming up with new ways to use language forever. Just because a new slang sounds dumb doesn't mean people won't be using it forever!
New words always comes from the streets ( the middle class ) where you can express yourself freely without any social judgements , unlike the Rich or the aristocrats tend to respect the "rules" of language as a Sign of intelligence and education
@@lakeroswell I hate stearing people towards PR cuz it is the construct of the devil but I think you would be fascinated by it. The Coke logo is so ingrained into our brains that if you see 1/32 of it your subconscious immediately recognizes it. Like if it is on a magazine cover but there is another magazine on top of it, making it so all you can see is a bit of the 'a' at the end and maybe a bit of the ribbon underline, it triggers in your brain as if you could see the whole thing. Common, simple things such as using the right color pallet can help you earn billions or can stop your company from even getting off the ground. If your going to school I would recomend it as a minor but just remeber to think critically about what you are learning and use it for good rather than for manipulation.
My impression, even today, being OK is why people choose one candidate/party in front of the others s in the elections. But now in the modern meaning of OK.
@@wms72 It's interesting how as these niche memes become widespread and ingrained in our language, they become vaguer and less emphatic. OK went from meaning excellent to meaning neutral. Lol went from meaning laughter to the slightest amusement.
@@michaelhenry3234 I still only write LOL if I really laugh out loud. Slight amusement I convey by a smile emoji. If you use LOL for slight amusement, that's on you
Yep. Meme that went mainstream. Technically ANY cultural idea that spreads counts as a (successful) meme, including stuff like "how to make fire" and "the wheel". But in the modern, slangy sense of the word "meme"? Yeah, "OK" is totally one of those.
Another popular false origin of OK comes from the American Civil War (1861-1865) which says that soldiers returning from battle would report "0K" (zero killed). And there's a few from around the world, too. Like the Greek "όλα καλά (óla kalá) which means "all good," the Scottish "och aye," which means "oh yes," and even a French-named seaport in Haiti, Aux Cayes. While these are all pretty interesting and might indicate why "OK" was so easily adapted into language worldwide, none of them can actually be traced in their influence the way "oll korrect" can. Neat. - Coleman
I knew the 0 kill was bs, cause it doesn't make sense
Like it makes less sense than the naming of Twitch emotes
I'm Greek and was told that O.K. came from Greek people who would send packages to their relatives in America or other countries and would write OK on them as a code that all was well back home. I never believed it 100% but always thought there's a good chance it's true because "all good" is pretty much the meaning of OK.
I finished watching the video, scrolled down to post a comment about us Greeks claiming that the origin is Greek and lo and behold, you have mentioned it. Nice.
But then why do people write "okay"?
@@shet0011 OK or okay???
I think "Knuff Ced" was the most unexpected part of this video
😂😂
That's true OW.
Yeah, these old dudes had style
Gives a whole nother meaning to KFC.
ickeausberlin36 Knuff Fokken' Ced!
Answering questions I didn't know I had, excellent.
Ok.
Anime Balls Deep so you watch these guys too, huh? Ok
TOURISTS COMMITTING CRIMES~! DEPORT ALL FOREIGNERS~! CLOSE THE JAPANESE BORDER~!
junjunhaha People don’t go in droves to Japan, hun. It’s too expensive. Plus their borders aren’t that open. Focus on something more important, OK?
@@junjunhaha
Stupid idiotic weeb.
so a meme in 1830 became the most used word in the world
Teixeira lol
And that's the power of memes even before the Internet
Teixeira next will come yeet
And on the moon😆
twosquirrelly you know that’s not how it works right? English was not the first language, and I doubt that’s how language was created.
"Okay" is a magical word. It transcends language barriers. You could watch a movie in almost any language and still hear the word "okay". It requires no translation. You might not know how to say "yes" or "no" in another language, but you always know how to say "okay".
окей
None of the 3 other languages i speak uses the Latin alphabet. Still you say 'Okay' and everybody understands it. We even write it in our scripts, though not that popular. So yeah, 'Okay' is freaking universal
@@JamesXylight everyone that speaks hebrew knows ok, stop the nonsense
@@Dwight784 I just realized that "okay" and "ok" are different
@@JamesXylightthey are the same word
Are you telling me that "ok" is a meme made by ye olde shitposters
Ye boai
👌🏻
History repeats...
idk y i laughed at this😂
Indeed
TH-cam at 3 am: Wanna know why we say Ok?
Me: Ok.
I'm back after this "Ok Boomer" nightmare. Seems appropriate
Lol me.
What if it’s spelt “okay”
@@AcrobattAustralia emm...🤔 ....ok!
True!
Me:
I want some mind blowing facts
Vox: OK
Lmao underrated comment
Marissa Bustamante thanks mate, have a nice day 👍
Ha ha, good one!
@@adriangabriellabadan626 Ok mate!!
This comment is pure genius
So basically an inside joke turned into a meme that defined history. That's kool
150 Years from now.
Future : Why do we say LOL?
This is already a normal word in dutch
For any historians: It's from the Dutch word "lol" obviously. It means "fun."
Lawwwwwl
It took texting to get people today to do the same thing..lol
CyberSynGang lol stands for laughing out loud
the writers at vox take their shower thoughts to a whole new level
I hate to be this person but *their
@@Gentapi5 ok
@@Rydrew05 ok
Ok
@@bait5257 ok
“The Krave for K is a visual strategy”
The kadarshians did research before naming their daughters huh
No. I'm pretty sure they thought that's how the name was actually spelled.
Sri 😂😂 i just realised that
😂 I love this. But no it’s a family tradition Kris had , but I can admit I have always hated the look of a “C” so I do indeed spell mine with a K.
Watching this, I found it interesting that it's such an uncommon first letter in English, but there are soooo many feminine names that start with it!
"Annie are you OK? Are you OK, Annie?"
This clip from the song especially shows how recognizable the word is.
First responders in CPR and First Aid classes are often trained to immediately ask "Are you OK." Not 'all right' or 'awake' or 'hurt', but 'OK' because a non-English speaking victim will likely recognize the word.
Also, you might be in pain or hurt but still whole and conscious, thus OK.
But really, was Annie OK?
Yes, but after asking, "are you ok?", would the first responder know what the reply in another language means?
*Mentions how K used to replace C's in advertising*
Me: Oh, so THAT'S why it's spelt the Krusty Krab
Sponge Boy Me Bob!
MORTAL KOMBAT
Ok
Ok
Ok
Ok
ok
ok
In 2126
“Why do we ‘lul’”
The REALLY funny thing is that is totally plausible.
Ikr lol
42069:
Why do we not use boomer?
Phil Ochs it’s lol
@@ikiuia7804 lul
I'm pretty sure that the word "OK" exists in almost every language. It's fascinating how universal it is.
“Gerai”
This whole time I thought OK was shorthand for Okay, but OK preceded okay
exactly what i was thinking
I wish it would have explained why the “ay” was added.
@@raykellysiler8759 Because its english. If anything is spelled as it sounds or is just simple and easy to learn then it must be destroyed and several seemingly random letters added for no reason.
Same reason people sometimes say emcee and deejay instead of MC and DJ.
Ok
1830's slang was lit, KC.
KY good sir
It's OW sir.
KC indeed.
LK
HG,High Ground
So it was just a meme that got taken too far
Dantoxism a 18xx "meme"
Yup lol
Since memes were just banned I wonder if we'll be able to say "ok" in Europe
No, it was a meme that died so hard, normies are still using it hundreds of years later.
Hahaha, you re right
Will never see OK the same again.
This video is wrong. Okay actually comes from the Choctaw word “okeh” look at Jim Fay’s PhD work in 2007
So "OK" is one of the oldest memes that have survived to this day.
Well memes have always been around. The word "meme" is just new.
@@incorrecteingave857 meme is also a very old word
@@ishant2009 How old?
Nahh throwing pommel is the oldest meme.
language is a meme
The funniest thing is that 19th century people used abbreviations in a very similar manner to how we use them online today. Goes to show we humans don't change as much as we imagine throughout the centuries.
Pretty sure "lol" and "omg" are hundreds of years old. I know omg was used in a letter in the late 1800s (ish)
I was fascinated to see that - had no idea!
Was definitely helped by the invention of the telegraph - much quicker to send messages using abbreviations.
@@noone3216 I think bye was originally an abbreviation too in the 1600s but it becane so widely used that we generally forgot that it originally stood for God be with ye, GodBWY, goodbye, bye. The evolution of language is fascinating.
try to explain microaggressions to someone who starved in a famine caused by a war in the middle age
So back in the 1800's memes didn't die within a week??
mattronimus most of them prob did. It’s cultural evolution; survival of the fittest. Whichever memes are most fit tend to survive over time.
😂😂😂😂
I mean the dab is also still alive for some reason
Also, we tend to pretend memes are dead just because we get annoyed with them. no matter how much we try and convince ourselves, it's been a year, and "Do you kno de wey?" is still alive. X(
So back in 1800 they said lol?
after watching these kind of videos, I feel like I know everything
we cannot avoid the memes, even back then. how humanity has evolved.
ok
humanity is *Meme-Bound*
@@fliegendeluftwaffeli835 *yes*
@@Aditya-ms9ll @v^
it is our purpose
I wonder if any of our current memes will be an integral part of language in a few hundred years
In a sense, lol has pretty much lost it's original meaning yet stays relevant in many forms and uses. Definitely not as big as ok but it is one of the words that has changed the most thanks to technology
Yeet
@@kataklysmus7460 and it is also used in many languages, so it's kinda happening the same that happened with ok
Yeet
Bruh
I am no longer saying "OK" from this day forward I shall say "Oll Korrect"
Ok
Ok xoomer
Ok
@HQ Night ok aommer
oll korrect
2:42 Isn't O "- - -" in morse code? Is that chart in the back some outdated version?
first of all you're correct - - - is O (like in SOS . . . - - - . . .)
but i also noticed it, researched it for like 2 minutes and no i don't think it ever changed
prolly editing
wait why are you verified
@@soisaus564cause we have over 100k subs. ;0)
@@menfeu049 @CuteC3 its American Morse Code or Railroad Morse code. So its probably correct for the time period
Everyone says "oll korrect boomer"
But no one asks, "are you oll korrect, boomer?"
3/18/24: woah what was I doing 4 years ago
Cause Boomers are Boomers. They don't deserve to be asked😤 (btw, looks like I'm a Boomer too😞)
@@PrinceKashyap.
I still don't understand the generational blame game.
@@AChunkyDog I feel u mate, even I don't get it. But it's all just a meme, so don't wrap your head around it. Just enjoy the silliness and take a good laugh😃
Prince Kashyap boomer isnt a meme , its an actual use. People born near WWII Were called baby Boomers.
Because “Boom” Ment like “Bomb boom”
Its just a common term for old.
Its the Boomer Humour thats funny
@@dr.kj10 Ok Baby-boomer😊
So you're telling me OK was created by a meme
Huskie no ok is a meme 💯 😂😂
Every single idea that can be passed on from one person to another is a meme.
Ok
Language is a meme. It's understanding by the sharing of information.
Huskie Have you even watched this video?
That's why people get so nervous when people just say "K" because we don't know whether *OLL* is korrect...it is just *korrect* .
nunjoon k
Ok
K
K
k
I love videos like these that explain in detail things we usually wonder all the time
This video is wrong. Okay actually comes from the Choctaw word “okeh” look at Jim Fay’s PhD work in 2007
vox : we are running out of ideas
me : ok
vox : yes.
its actually a really interesting case of linguistics.
WRITE THAT DOWN!!!!!
ok
Vox be like: Oh my gott, what an idea! Why didn't I think of that?
Kids: OK
Adults: Okay
Legends: K
Ultra Legends: Kay
Gods: _Oll KoRReCt_
Even further beyond : Boomer
How about Otey? 😂
You forgot the level above Gods.
Scots: Och Aye.
Me:potassium
Me: whatever..
Vox : Here's a ton of information about OK
Me : OK.
Ok
Ok
Ok
Ok
Ok
The word "okay" may appear unassuming, a simple acknowledgement or affirmation in everyday conversation. However, beneath its surface lies a rich tapestry of meanings, contexts, and implications that render it a fascinating and versatile linguistic tool.
The utterance of "okay" is often accompanied by nuances, revealing a spectrum of responses. It can convey agreement, compliance, or a willingness to cooperate. In such cases, it signals a green light, an endorsement that sets a situation in motion. Imagine a team meeting where decisions are being made, and upon agreement, someone nods and says, "Okay." In this context, "okay" carries the weight of consensus, demonstrating unity and progress.
Conversely, "okay" can express hesitation or reluctance. It might be a way of conceding to a situation, albeit not enthusiastically. Picture a scenario where a friend proposes an activity you're not particularly fond of, and you respond with a half-hearted "okay." Here, it signifies a lack of enthusiasm, an acceptance tinged with reluctance.
Moreover, the tone and inflection with which "okay" is delivered can dramatically alter its meaning. A cheerful and enthusiastic "Okay!" can denote eagerness, excitement, or readiness, adding energy and positivity to a conversation. Conversely, a monotonous or disinterested "okay" might signify indifference or disengagement, potentially implying disinterest or a lack of investment in the topic at hand.
The versatility of "okay" also extends to its role in diffusing tension or conflict. Imagine a heated argument where one party asserts their point vehemently, and the other responds with a calm "okay." In this context, "okay" can function as a neutralizing force, a signal that the conversation need not escalate further, perhaps offering a moment to step back and reassess the situation.
Additionally, the brevity and simplicity of "okay" make it universally accessible. Its usage transcends language barriers and cultural divides, rendering it a universally recognized expression of acknowledgment or affirmation. Regardless of one's native language, a simple "okay" is easily understood, fostering effective communication and understanding across diverse settings and contexts.
In the digital era, "okay" has also found its place in written communication, often abbreviated to "K" in text messages or online chats. This condensed version has become commonplace, especially in the fast-paced world of digital interactions, reflecting a modern evolution of language that maintains the core essence of acknowledgment or agreement.
In conclusion, the seemingly modest word "okay" is a linguistic marvel, encompassing a spectrum of meanings and implications. From agreement and cooperation to reluctance and indifference, "okay" adapts and evolves to suit the diverse contexts of human interaction. Its brevity, universality, and adaptability make it a crucial tool in effective communication, underscoring the rich and multifaceted nature of language.
OK
I’m so glad we got “ok” instead of “ac”
All correct😂
Ac
Or "AK"
Air conditioner
@@greenme770 thats what i was thinking
Everyone: "Me an intellectual: Oll Korrect"
Me an intellectual: •• -•-
OK boomer
@@rejiix ok millennial
•• -•- -••• - - - - - - - - • • - •
I keep reading these as "Mean intellectual" because people refuse to use commas
Oll korrect boomer
Always thought OK was the abbreviation of the word okay but in fact it’s okay that came from OK.... Krazy
Same
Sssaaaammmmmeeeeeee
Usoppn Booows x same m8 it's krazy isn't it?
This is the nerdiest thing I’ve ever laughed at
"hello" also came from "hi" if I'm not wrong
The word OK is so amazing and great video Vox :]
Is vox as strong as he purports? Or is it based on his supports?
imagine being an ✨intellectual✨ from the 1830s and sharing a joke about a made up abbreviation to your friend in boston, unknowing that you just made one of the most popular words in english
-ˏˋ mayaaa ˎˊ- Its also a word in Hebrew , and in most spoken languages
Just in english ? I am Brazilian and I always say ok when I am speaking my language
It’s the most common used word in the WORLD
Most popular word in human history*
Same here in german
So this is actually a 1800s viral meme that stuck forever!
Probably how LOL is gonna in 100 years
Michael McNamara hahaha trueee
Yep
Papa bless
Gabriel Borjas Garcia don’t you mean lol?
A couple of boiz who took a meme way too far
Then deep fried words
what they did was Korrect
@@josk8319 it was Oll Korrekt
@@jetlaeg4046 shush child
LOL 😄
O.K. = ohne Korrektur (="without correction" in German). German editors used this abbreviation when checking articles for newspapers. I read this in another book about German words that are used in other languages like Kaffeepaussi ("coffee" break) in Finnish, Brandmauer (firewall) in Russian, Dach (roof) in Ukrainian, le Waldsterben (forest death) in French, le Neinsager (someone who says no) in Swiss French and so on.
Okay actually comes from the Choctaw word “okeh” look at Jim Fay’s PhD work in 2007
@@heyborttheeditor1608that would make sense bc I was taught in AP history that “OK” originated from Pres. Andrew Jackson, who wasn’t the best speller, and would write that abbreviation in the margin when proofing things for his secretary before the final copy was made. But the Choctaw fought with him at least once, so he would have had the opportunity to pick it up from them.
Or he also started the fad mentioned in the video bc he really was a horrible speller but we can only trace the written record. And since Van Buren was his VP, timeline matches.
I'd be interested in the title of that book, if you run across it!
Hi how are you?
Me: *OLL KORRECT*
Lol, my thoughts exactly
I'm gonna start saying that now xD
Oll Korrect, that was pretty funny.
Oll Korrect, This is epic.
Knuff ced sounds gangsta
when they wait whta does k-nuff c-ed even meanm
enough said im gonnna leave nowe
Yep, KC.
"Kaysee"? 2020-10-24
enough said
are you _oll korrect?_
Yep
Oll korrect
rei LOL yes.
No. You are all all left
"X X X X"
A second part of this video explaining why it is also the most recognisable and used word in so many different languages would be amazing.
The biggest meme out there was hiding under our noses this hole time
K
exaxtly what i thought too lol
ok
I guess I’ll start saying “Oll korrect”
Ok
Ok
Ja
Oll korrect.
Ok
VOX Videos are always on point haha. I'm going to start making videos like these "Ok"
Except any videos they make about firearms.
Rob Level Ok
Well it's pretty easy just record yourself reading directly from Wikipedia and add graphics.
Ok
This guy's on another level of shameless self promotion
Oh the tone and inflection used when saying those two letters conveys so much. Especially if a teenager says it and adds and eyerolls. Like OK.....eyeroll.....boomer. I prefer alrighty then or okely dokely.
so whyyyy did my high school English take off marks when i wrote "O.K" instead of "okay"
Yea actuallly because of this origin okay is even more wrong than “ok”.
because we use modern english not 1800s english
Ignorance.
@Da Boo did you watch the video, cause it isn't
@Jackal Pretty sure none of that is correct, first off the word okay was derived from OK (or O.K), it's just a varient spelling that came into use a few decades after OK was first used. So saying that something is the abbreviation of a varient spelling that came decade's later is kind of false. And as the video said, and as the most credible origins of the word, OK was just the shorthand notation of 'oll korrect', and I think it's more accurate to refer to it as an acronym than an abbreviation.
So "OK" is an old meme?.. OK
The oldest of old
First meme?
Would the oldest meme be the idea of forming groups of people? That would cover tribes and maybe early to modern civ
_Vintage memes_
Yes
Very informative. My one previous misconception was that "okay" preceded "OK", that somehow it was the "correct" spelling and that "OK was an abbreviation.
18th Century: Oll Korrect
19th Century: OK
20th Century: Okay
21st Century: K
It started in the 1830s, which would mean it started in the 19th century
2200:
People are too tired to even say k.
@A They literally said in the video that the fad of misspelling things and then abbreviating it started in the 1830s. Presumably, people would have written and said “all correct” before then, if anything.
@A Unless the deliberate misspelling has history beyond the trend of misspelled abbreviations in the 1800s (which would have had to existed exclusively in print), “oll korrect” wouldn’t have existed at all prior to the abbreviation.
@A Exactly, OK and “Oll Korrect” were created at the same time, and that time was the 1830s, or the 19th century.
And I thought O.K. was a shortcut for 'okay'
I think it is
okey
That's backward. Okay is the phonetic, full spelling of what appears to English speakers as an acronym. "OK" came first, and people tried to make it into a "full" word with extra letters.
Okay is the long cut for ok 😂
I really hope it just kidding😂
150 years from now: “Why do We Say ‘LOL’”
It's short for lollygagging which means spending time doing things that are not useful or serious. It's mistakenly believed to be abbreviations of Laughing Out Loud but that was proven to be false by the Urban Dictionary entry dating to 2010 BCE written by the renowned author xx_p*ssyslayer69420_xx
I have a feeling ASAP might be a more likely candidate.
@@SerenityFeueropal ASAP is a misspelled combination of the words "hey sup" which were used as an informal version of the greeting "hello". The reason it was used as an encouragement word to hasten a certain task was that the short yet informal nature of the word conveyed the lack of time and the need to hurry in a friendly fashion to show the other person that you trust him to complete this task at time as if he's your friend
YOLO
@@carlosalvarez4994 YOLO is a compound word of "you low" which means "you're aiming low" to inform someone that you think his ambitions are to low and that he should dare to do now with his life, often by doing so yourself
Here we are nearly 200 years later and still using it… incredible!
So, OK was basically an ancient meme.
1800s isn't really 'ancient'.
Nitish Saxena It certainly is in the sense of memes.
@@colltonrighem I remember it like yesterday.
And probably every word made in today's generation will be considered as an *ancient meme* later on the future
@@colltonrighem ancient for a meme is like 4 years, for one that is centuries old, I would say "primordial"
Knuff Ced? Why are these doods from the 1800s more relevant than my 50 yr old teachers who try to be cool and say "lit" or "fam" all the time...
fellow kids
Lit fam
👌🏼
Culture goes in cycles.
Which makes dubstep the new disco.
@@ichijofestival2576 - I hope the "dubstep sucks" movement will also cycle back around
So it was a meme THAT SURVIVED... This... changes *EVERYTHING!*
Okay,
pewdiepie should review it
It’ll die
I thought all memes eventually took an arrow to the knee?
I'd like to put one of those cheeky Bostonians who invented it into a time machine. It'd probably blow his mind to see their stupid joke _everywhere_ :D
I just heard a co-worker saying "ok" as I'm watching this video haha, and I'm from Portugal. Truly a universal word.
So ok is basically a historic meme
My thoughts exactly
? All words are.
OK
Will Suttie
Mmm, not quite. If I have Dawkins thesis on the matter pegged, the difference between a meme word and a regular one, is that regular ones have no conscience, pinpointable origin, they just evolved very slowly over enormous spans of time. A meme is a deliberate, initially inorganic fashion inserted into the cultural zeitgeist That THEN becomes an organic force with lasting power.
@@eldermillennial8330 No, a meme being a meme comes from the spreading, wheter it was created with an intention or not, as long as it has the capacity of self replication it is a meme.
So yeah all words are actually memes.
Chances are, if you are wondering when something was invented, it was invented in the 1800s.
David Shirvanyan Toilet paper?
@@MrLump 1800s
damn bro. we've been meming for centuries
Estradist ok
Im so proud
humans been memeing since the beginning of civilization :)
What do you think trifold paintings are man? The medieval version of like a tier 3 meme.
There is nothing new under the sun ! Everything we have today existed one way or another since the frist civilizations, even before the end of the ice age.
That's so interesting. I always wondered. It's fascinating to know that silly language fads were coming into use so long ago.
The most incredible thing about "OK" is even a non-native English speaker who has never learn about English knows the meaning of OK.
For example, my mother even doesn't know the English alphabet. Still knows what's "OK" meaning.
@Nick Arjomand and probably YES too
@@csvigneshwar3390 and "eh?"
@Rachel.Exo-L true
yes not many Native speakers of Choctaw....oh you mean "english"? funny its not originally English.
@Nick Persopolis you guys are forgetting the less decorous example of an English word mastered world wide and beginning with f.
If "ok" was a meme and now it is most used word, that means the word "bruh" can be most used word in the future 🤔
Uh, i guess it's already overused....
It is used around the world now
Bruh 💀
Bruh
NO K
Knuff Ced - let’s make this spelling happen, guys.
"Nuff" is betta.
Please no when I saw it especially that ced I was like
" *OH HELL NO* "
Oll wright
how are we gonna pronounce it
KC, let's make it a thing!
Strongbad!!!! I cannot believe this video referenced Homestar Runner at the beginning. It's even from the Trogdor episode. OMG. I am so happy. 😂😂😂❤❤
There were memelords in the 1830s? My faith in humanity has been restored.
Colored*
Amen.
they're*
@@Dani-tq5qf Not in the 1800s...
HAHAHA
I see you Krusty Krab
KK
Ok
Krusty Krab Klan
Vox is the dude in class that corrects the teacher
Mt. me yup
vox: *raises hand* ackchyually
Tasking Ooksse I did not want to go there
I did that😁
I just had this video as a listening exercise in an english competition
:O
"The chicken was okay"
"Worst pet shop ever"
*Hol up*
Ok
Ok
Sus
Ok.
Ok
Leon: And stop saying OK, OK all the time, OK?
Matilda: OK.
K
LOL
that was hilarious OK bye
K
I LIVE IN HONG KONG
Ouch!..: 'Key.. forgot to lock or unlock with the fact.. didn U?
in year 2069 :
why we “UwU”
John Bradley DID SOMEONE SAY UwU?!
owo what’s this?
Aesxop that would be an owo
Jelloette ok thanks👍
can we do that NOW
Short, simple, fast... Ok! I'm so into those curiosities, that's awesome!
u telling me ok isn't an abbreviation of the word okay
Okay is the abbreviation OK written with more letters.
"Okay" is the pretentious way to spell it
yo what
@@thewalrus5198 Okay boomer
I am now smarter than my peers.
Ok.
Well ok then
Hm.. Ok! 👌
Well, I guess ok?
@@funkness In the current time from of the 21st century an individual has gone through the process of learning something new related to the origins of "Ok" and has determined that "they" now have superior knowledge and or intellect, compared to other homosapiens on Earth who may or may not know about the topic at hand.
Really reflects that young people have been coming up with new ways to use language forever. Just because a new slang sounds dumb doesn't mean people won't be using it forever!
New words always comes from the streets ( the middle class ) where you can express yourself freely without any social judgements , unlike the Rich or the aristocrats tend to respect the "rules" of language as a Sign of intelligence and education
Perhaps in the future everyone will use Yeet in normal speech too
@@MrMrannoying god pls no
Just exactly when this video ended my grandma texted me ok. That was incredible
So basically 'ok' became a meme word like 'smh' or 'bruh' nowadays.
Bruh
smh
Ok
Bruh smh
What's smh stands for?
Try to say 'Oll Korrect" for a day instead of ok
Oll korrect.
hahahahahaaha well, "Oll Koreat"
@@lydie6702 *korrect
Make oll korrect a meme, that would be nice
Ok
OK sounds wierd now after watching this
Ok.... ehm I mean yee
Same😂😂
Semantic satiation. Words lose their symbolism when repeated a bunch of times.
Ok
OK
This was the most "fun fact of the day" fact that I needed to learn
I like how Boomers are like "tExTiNg Is RuInInG eNgLiSh." And these Bostonians are all "...OW"
OK
Kc👏🏼
Well it is ruining English because people are making up words now
@@Bob-ux1dn It will probably be impossible for anyone to learn the English language because of all the words we made up for texting.
@@Bob-ux1dn All words are made up. So long as they convey the message correctly, it works
One common use of "ok"
"We don't have Coke, is Pepsi OK? "
Is no tip OK?
The odd ones out?
+Sucy Q
guy - "c'mon just the tip"
girl - "OK"
The stock symbol for the Coca Cola Company is KO, so OK would be the opposite of Coke.
No thank you
its a meme lol
It used to be dank but now all the normies use it :3
"young intellectuals" damn it is meme!
Anthony Smith Since the meme "dank" didn't exist back then, they'd probably say "it's a very TK (top knotch) acronym."
Katie Katie lmao
Ice - me too
Very cool trivia on origin of O.K.! Thanks☺️
The part about why they use Ks in advertising so much blew my mind even more than the origins of OK
yeah, that was way more interesting than an origin of a word so commonly used to me as well.
@Paul Smith It is?! For similar reasons, like it's odd/unusual?
@@lakeroswell I hate stearing people towards PR cuz it is the construct of the devil but I think you would be fascinated by it.
The Coke logo is so ingrained into our brains that if you see 1/32 of it your subconscious immediately recognizes it. Like if it is on a magazine cover but there is another magazine on top of it, making it so all you can see is a bit of the 'a' at the end and maybe a bit of the ribbon underline, it triggers in your brain as if you could see the whole thing.
Common, simple things such as using the right color pallet can help you earn billions or can stop your company from even getting off the ground.
If your going to school I would recomend it as a minor but just remeber to think critically about what you are learning and use it for good rather than for manipulation.
There may come a time when advertisements use C excessively because K was used too much
@@brandonchan5387 Hmm, Cleenex... klearly not the same effect.
4:50 the chicken was okay ⭐⭐⭐
.
.
. Worst petshop ever ⭐
What?
Perhaps they thought KFC was a pet store
all the pets are fried :(
Hahaha
Then the next shot was the text message that said the chicken made home sick 🤣😩
and right after the text message began with "feeling a bit weird from all that chicken"
I like the fact that the "Ok club" was a thing. Like. they arent the great club. or the bad one. They're just alright i guess
During the time of the OK Club, OK meant "Oll Korrect." Excellent. Not a neutral affirmative like today.
My impression, even today, being OK is why people choose one candidate/party in front of the others s in the elections. But now in the modern meaning of OK.
@@wms72 It's interesting how as these niche memes become widespread and ingrained in our language, they become vaguer and less emphatic. OK went from meaning excellent to meaning neutral. Lol went from meaning laughter to the slightest amusement.
Make America OK again!
@@michaelhenry3234 I still only write LOL if I really laugh out loud. Slight amusement I convey by a smile emoji. If you use LOL for slight amusement, that's on you
something about making an alternative language by misspelling words is so much fun
OK started cuz of a meme
Nice.
Knuff Ced
So OK is an eternal meme?
I'd say yes
:0
OK
Ok
Yep. Meme that went mainstream. Technically ANY cultural idea that spreads counts as a (successful) meme, including stuff like "how to make fire" and "the wheel". But in the modern, slangy sense of the word "meme"? Yeah, "OK" is totally one of those.
*OK: **_The OG Meme_*
Can we bring this back?
@@creathechiboi ok
I actually wondered where it came from. THANK YOU!