Do It For The Plot

Definition:

Used to encourage taking risks or making bold decisions to create interesting life experiences, as if one were the main character in their own story

Context:

The phrase "Do it for the plot" originated on TikTok, coined by actress Serena Kerrigan in July 2021 where she says, "this is your reminder that if something works out, great, and if it doesn't, it's for the plot." It quickly gained traction among Gen-Z users, spreading across social media platforms throughout 2022.

The term embodies the idea of viewing one's life as a story, with the individual as the main character, and encourages taking risks or making spontaneous (often poorly thought out) choices to advance one's personal "plot," regardless of potential negative outcomes. It's similar to the older phrase "YOLO" (You Only Live Once) but with a more narrative-focused approach to life experiences, emphasizing the journey and experience over the end result.

Example:

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events in the following scenario have been made up)}

Zak: “Come on man, join us for skydiving - do it for the plot!”

Kaleb: “No way dude! If something goes wrong, there's no sequel.”