OK

Comes from the nickname for Martin Van Buren, "Old Kinderhook," used in his presidential campaign. Eventually, supports became tired of saying "Old Kinderhook!" and shortened it to "O.K.!"

Now, this word is often incorrectly spelled "Okay," and used to mean "all right!" or "yes!" But this is wrong. And that is why Americans are stupid.

Martin Van Buren: Who are you going to vote for??
Ralliers: Old Kinderhook!
Martin Van Buren: Who are you going to vote for??
Ralliers: O.K.!

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