How many people think "paying it forward" is a simple minded catch phrase?

Question

Would you use this "new" catch phrase? I would not.

Please don't get all self righteous on me...I'm not saying that we shouldn't help each other..I'm just talking about the phrase..

Answer 1

pretty simple minded, yes. and lame. but ****, Oprah used it who am i to argue with her? she's besically jesus...if there is a jesus. i'm babbling.

Answer 2

I wasn't aware this was a new catch phrase! In my family, it's very old. In fact, I grew up hearing my mother say this. Even now, as an adult, whenever my mother does something for me and I want to pay her back, she says, "Pay it forward. When you're a mother and your child needs something, give it to her and you will have repaid me." For me, it's a very selfless and profound philosophy. It promotes a gift that keeps on giving.

I suppose it could be viewed as simple-minded and self-righteous if one does it publicly or without true concern for the one they're helping. Giving should always be done with the well-being of the recipient in mind and not self-image. It should also be done in private/anonymously.

Answer 3

It isn't a catch phrase it is an idea , a way for one person at a time to make a huge difference in the lives of many . Get the movie and see for yourself . I think it is a wonderful thing to do .

Answer 4

It is a nice idea, but I don't use the phase because hardly something new. Most religions and socially responsible philosophies include the idea of the importance of helping others.

Answer 5

Whatever you want to call it,loveing your fellow man enought to help him or her unconditionaly is a very good thing indeed and should be done as much as possible.You could need help and would certainly appreciate it when the time comes.

Answer 6

You shouldn't worry about the phrase but the idea behind it.

Answer 7

No it sux big time

Answer 8

i think ther eneeds to be more of it.