and nothing of value was lost

English

Etymology

Originated from a scene in the series The Critic (1995) where the protagonist Jay Sherman applauds the burning of a theater hosting a production of the stage play Cats, implying that it was a worthless production. Popularized in the 2000s among Internet users.

Pronunciation

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Phrase

and nothing of value was lost

1. (Internet slang, sarcastic) Used to celebrate the end or demise of someone or something unfavorable or disliked.

   Synonym: good riddance