The Final Words: Why ‘Oh Shit’ Might Be the Surprising Universal Last Words Before Death

Firdaus Adib
3 min readApr 11, 2023

Have you ever considered the idea that “oh shit” could be the last words spoken by many before they die? It’s a morbid thought, but worth exploring.

“Oh shit” has become a popular phrase in times of surprise or panic. Now imagine you’re in a dangerous situation, like a car accident or a plane crash. There’s just enough time to realize what’s happening before it’s too late. “Oh shit” is likely your last thought. It encapsulates death’s suddenness and finality.

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Let’s take this idea one step further. If “oh shit” wasn’t just the last word we say before we die, but was instead a universal experience we all have as we pass on? Can you imagine what it would be like to experience an overwhelming sense of surprise and panic in that final moment, followed by the realization that your time here on earth is over?

Now, storytime.

Story 1: The Mountain Climber

John knew he was taking a risk as he climbed higher up the mountain. He’s always been an adrenaline junkie, looking for thrills and excitement everywhere he goes. This time, he went too far. Towards the summit, he lost his footing and tumbled down the mountain’s rocky face.

John’s life flashed before his eyes at that moment. He thought about his wife and kids, and how he had risked everything for a moment of excitement. His last words were “oh shit”, as he fell. A life full of risk and adventure came to an end in tragedy.

Story 2: The Car Accident

Lisa was driving home from work when she got hit by another car. She felt her car spin out of control after the impact. She knew she was gonna die then. As she braced herself for impact, her last words were “oh shit”.

Despite her miraculous survival, Lisa’s accident had a profound effect on her. It dawned on her that life is short, fragile, and precious. From that day forward, she tried to appreciate everything and never take anything for granted.

Those stories illustrate how ‘oh shit’ might be the last words of many before death, and how it’s a universal experience. Our time on this earth is limited, so whether we live life to the fullest or just go through the motions, we never know when it will end. Let’s cherish every moment and make the most of it.

I know, it’s scary, but it’s worth pondering. Almost like a reminder to live life to the fullest and appreciate every moment we have, since we never know when we’re going to die.

The last words people spoke before they died and the suddenness of death show us how precious and unpredictable life can be. We see this in the story of John, the mountain climber who risked everything for a moment of excitement, only to utter “oh shit” as he fell to his death. The same thing happened to Lisa, who survived a car accident that took her by surprise, but whose last words were “oh shit”.

Life is short and fragile, and we should cherish every moment. The end of our lives will surprise and panic us, but if we live our lives to the fullest, we’ll know we made the most of our time here.

The verdict is: Life is unpredictable and fragile. While “oh shit” may be the last words spoken by many before they die, it’s up to us to make the most of our time. Enjoy life and don’t take anything for granted.

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Firdaus Adib

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