Who started the phrase "it is what it is"?

It's so annoying

Quizzical · 46-50, M

'The earliest known written reference dates back to just 1949, according to the New York Times. The phrase appeared in a column written by J. E. Lawrence in the Nebraska State Journal'

😁

It may possibly have been around before that though

SW-User

@Quizzical come up trumps every time 👍 (not the president either)

Quizzical · 46-50, M

@SW-User Well, I have to admit, some thing I know, and others I go and look up, lol

SW-User

@Quizzical to remember all i went through at two Unis I'd have to be a savant! 😊

AlmostAnAngel · 100+, F

I don't know, but It is what it is...sorry if I annoyed you..😉

cmh7882 · M

@AlmostAnAngel I knew someone would say it
But you of all people. 😜

AlmostAnAngel · 100+, F

@cmh7882 💋

Fishy · F

Probably a self-taught life coach

SW-User

Personally i love it. Cynicism at its best!

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Cheekyshorts

Most annoying cop out line ever.

TheOneyouwerewarnedabout · 41-45, MVIP

micky mouse club?

Que Sara Sara?

JaggedLittlePill · 46-50, F

I dunno but I have a throat punch waiting for 'em

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