The term OMG was not coined by millennials but by a 1917 British admiral.
In short: While modern usage suggests a digital-age origin, the acronym OMG actually traces back to a British admiral in 1917. This video explores the historical context of this phrase and other significant events that occurred on this specific day in history.
The phrase OMG originated with a British admiral in 1917, long before its popularization by millennials in the 2000s. The video examines this linguistic history alongside other notable events that share the same historical date.
The History Guy series focuses on forgotten historical snippets, typically ranging from five to fifteen minutes in length. This episode highlights how historical events are often more interconnected than they appear, using archival research to uncover the origins of common modern expressions.
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