YMMV / Bobby McFerrin

• Older Than They Think: "Don't worry, be happy" was a maxim strongly associated with Indian guru Meher Baba, who died in 1969, and McFerrin has always acknowledged Baba as the inspiration for the song's title.
• Glurge: "Don't Worry, Be Happy" is meant to be uplifting and soothing, but the way it advocates for being happy and not worrying even when you have good reason to (like being evicted) because not being so makes others sad instead just comes off as annoying. The close-up shot of Robin Williams in the music video as he goes from deeply sad to showing a big, goofy grin doesn't help matters one bit.

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