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“Jump on the bandwagon”
Its – Origin, Meaning and its relevance in real life.
The phenomenon where ideas become adopted as a result of their popularity has been apparent for some time. However, the metaphorical use of the term bandwagon in reference to this phenomenon began in 1848.A literal “bandwagon” is a wagon that carries a musical ensemble, or band, during a parade, circus, or other entertainment event.
The phrase “jump on the bandwagon” first appeared in American politics in 1848 during the presidential campaign of Zachary Taylor. Dan Rice, a famous and popular circus clown of the time, invited Taylor to join his circus bandwagon. As Taylor gained more recognition and his campaign became more successful, people began saying that Taylor’s political opponents ought to “jump on the bandwagon” themselves if they wanted to be associated with such success.
Later, during the time of William Jennings Bryan’s 1900 presidential campaign, bandwagons had become standard in campaigns, and the phrase “jump on the bandwagon” was used as a derogatory term, implying that people were associating themselves with success without considering that with which they associated themselves.
In real life “jumping on the bandwagon” illustrates how people sometimes follow trends or adopt behaviours without critically assessing their own reasons or preferences, simply because it’s popular or widely accepted at the moment.
