"It is what it is."

Morrigoon · 11-14-2007, 12:23 PM

Don't forget the ever-popular "Que sera sera"

Kevy Baby · 11-14-2007, 12:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Morrigoon

Don't forget the ever-popular "Que sera sera"

Have you heard the Pink Martini version of that song? VERY haunting!

3894 · 11-14-2007, 12:50 PM

En français, "It is what it is" = Ainsi soit-il.

That happens to be the title of a mid-'70's hit by Demis Roussos, who's signature look was a caftan.

You can watch him perform "Ainsi soit-il" in all it's hideous glory. Brace yourself, there's more than one man in a caftan in the clip.

Morrigoon · 11-14-2007, 01:53 PM

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Originally Posted by 3894

You can watch him perform "Ainsi soit-il" in all it's hideous glory. Brace yourself, there's more than one man in a caftan in the clip.

Not JUST a caftan! That's a caftan worn with (gloriously mismatching) silver metallic platform disco boots!

innerSpaceman · 11-14-2007, 01:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Morrigoon

Don't forget the ever-popular "Que sera sera"

Exactly, it's just an updating of this popular sentiment (though one less likely to be used in a melodic manner of song).

I think the sentiment is one of humanity's best pieces of advice, so I wouldn't stress too much about the way it is pronounced at any particular moment along pop cultural timeline.

BDBopper · 11-14-2007, 01:13 PM

Funny you mention that. I've caught myself using that phrase a lot lately. I guess I have heard it too much on ESPN and my dad uses the phrase a lot too.

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3894 Next Stop: Funkytown! Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Cheeselandia Posts: 1,907	Woah, flashback! En français, "It is what it is" = Ainsi soit-il. That happens to be the title of a mid-'70's hit by Demis Roussos, who's signature look was a caftan. You can watch him perform "Ainsi soit-il" in all it's hideous glory. Brace yourself, there's more than one man in a caftan in the clip. __________________ "I didn't want to have to do this, but you leave me no choice. Here comes the smolder." - Flynn Rider, "Tangled"
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BDBopper Not Taking Any Crap! Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Cleaning Up America, One Step At A Time! Posts: 1,694	Funny you mention that. I've caught myself using that phrase a lot lately. I guess I have heard it too much on ESPN and my dad uses the phrase a lot too.
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