CtrlAltBrief - Dont Know If This Episode Is Just OK or Kinda Great

Ever stopped to wonder why we say "OK" 30 times a day? Or where it came from? In this episode, we dig deep into the surprisingly unhinged history of the most boringly useful word in the English language. We uncover petty newspaper rivalries, prank spellings of "all correct," and one very meh presidential campaign that accidentally made "OK" go viral. From telegraph commands and military myths to Greek, German, and Haitian red herrings, this is the chaotic etymology lesson you never knew you needed. Also featuring: stand-up shows in government auditoriums, British museums stealing everything, and a heartfelt plea for likes on Instagram. If you've ever said "OK" without thinking about it (so… everyone), this episode is for you. Important links: How One Man Discovered the Obscure Origins of the Word 'OK' - https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/how-one-man-discovered-the-obscure-origins-of-the-word-ok-180953258/ What's the Real Origin of "OK"? - https://www.mentalfloss.com/article/50042/whats-real-origin-ok Don't Know, Do Care is the brainchild of Ashmita, Sandy, and Prakhar, three friends from different backgrounds and interests. Ashmita works in sustainability, Sandy's an entrepreneur (puke) who'd rather not be, and Prakhar works with Sandy and is just trying to make sense of it all.  Three mildly confused friends, one weirdly specific topic each week. We don't know much, but we care just enough to talk about it for up to an hour each week. Don't Know, Do Care is produced by "Ghar Pe Productions", edited by Prakhar and Sandy, critiqued (thoroughly) by Ashmita, and enjoyed mostly by our friends. Thanks for giving us a listen!  

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