Thalapathy is GOAT, Diljit is GOAT, but who's the OG GOAT?

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Diljit Dosanjh, Thalapathy Vijay, and Roger Federer are considered some of the best in their respective fields, but the acronym was first used in 1999. (Image source: Instagram/DiljitDosanjh/ThalapathyVijay/AP)

New Delhi, last modified on September 5, 2024 at 11:16 PM Indian Standard Time

Choose your passion and dedicate yourself to it for a number of years. Work hard, become exceptional at it, and earn the admiration of others. This is the key to becoming the best of all time, a GOAT. It may not be easy, but there have been a few individuals who have achieved GOAT status, such as Michael Jackson, LeBron James, Serena Williams, Roger Federer, Virat Kohli, and Diljit Dosanjh.

Now, there is a new 'Greatest Of All Time'.

Thalapathy Vijay's latest film, titled 'GOAT', hit theaters on Thursday and has generated a lot of buzz as possibly his final project before entering the world of politics. This spy thriller solidifies Thalapathy Vijay's position as one of the greatest in the industry.

Currently, supporters are cheering for his role in the film. There is also speculation that GOAT could make a significant impact on the box office earnings for Tamil cinema.

The movie 'GOAT' starring Thalapathy Vijay is projected to make Rs 100 crore worldwide. It has sold approximately 12.37 lakh tickets for its opening day through advance booking in India.

Nevertheless, 'GOAT' gained popularity in 2020 as it featured in playlists and Instagram videos after Diljit Dosanjh released his album 'G.O.A.T', which includes a track with the same title.

In his song, Dosanjh confidently refers to himself as the best and most exceptional. This statement was well received by audiences all around the world, with many Instagram and YouTube users praising Dosanjh as the greatest of all time and using the acronym 'GOAT' to describe him.

"The Original G.O.A.T: The Acronym's Start"

The very first person to be known as the GOAT was Cassius Clay, although you may not recognize him by that name. He is better known as the legendary boxer, Muhammad Ali.

When he was 21 years old, he put out a funny album called 'I Am The Best'. This album was up for a Grammy award.

The song's lyrics tell the story of Cassius Clay, who is described as the most handsome boxer in the world. The lyrics also proclaim him as the greatest and express his confidence in becoming the world champion.

He became the heavyweight boxing champion and then converted to Islam, deciding to go by the name Muhammad Ali.

Muhammad Ali is one of the greatest boxers to ever step into the ring. He is a true legend in the world of boxing.

He talked about how he fought with grace and power, comparing it to moving lightly and striking strongly. This approach became a guiding principle for overcoming difficulties in life. Ali had his own share of struggles in his personal life.

Following his retirement from professional boxing in 1992, his wife, Lonnie Ali, who also served as his business manager, established a company called Greatest of All Time Inc (G.O.A.T Inc) to manage all of Ali's copyrights for business use.

This is where it all began for the title of GOAT. The story starts with Muhammad Ali, who is widely recognized as the original GOAT.

The Rise Of G.O.A.T In Pop Culture

Even though GOAT was first used in 1992, it wasn't until ten years later that it really caught on in mainstream culture. Rapper LL Cool J released an album called GOAT, which gained a lot of popularity and brought the term into widespread use.

However, the Original GOAT was always remembered by all.

The rapper told Rolling Stones in 2016 that if it weren't for Muhammad Ali, the song "Mama Said Knock You Out" would not exist, and the term G.O.A.T. would not have been created.

The term GOAT has even been added to the Merriam-Webster dictionary.

The rise in the popularity of the term is thanks to NFL quarterback Tom Brady.

According to a 2022 piece on the American sports website, The Athletic, the term "Tom Brady GOAT" was popularized in 2015, 2016, and 2017 following the New England Patriots' fifth Super Bowl victory.

For Brady's 40th birthday, his team the New England Patriots gifted him five baby goats to mark the occasion.

Worldwide And Indian Goat Varieties

Michael Jordan achieved six championships in the National Basketball Association, as well as five NBA Most Valuable Player Awards. His significant impact solidified his title as The Greatest of All Time, or GOAT.

Roger Federer is considered the greatest of all time in tennis. He secured 11 Grand Slam championships from 2004 to 2007. This includes winning three Wimbledon titles in a row from 2003 to 2005 and three successive US Open titles from 2004 to 2006. He also set a new record for the most Grand Slam singles titles at that time, showing that his success was ongoing.

In 2018, he won the Grand Slam and was ranked as the top tennis player for 310 weeks.

Yet another tennis player who is seen as one of the greatest of all time is Serena Williams. Winning 23 Grand Slam singles titles, she has surpassed her competitors and excelled. She has left a lasting impression and even transformed the world of women's tennis.

India has its own top players, and Virat Kohli is leading the pack.

Fans couldn't help but declare him the 'best ever' after he made history by scoring a century in his 500th international match.

Kohli scored a slow-paced century in 180 balls against West Indies during the first innings at the Port of Spain. Fans on social media praised the Indian cricket icon as the best player of all time after he achieved the milestone of becoming the first player to score a century in his 500th international match.

Famous for his attacking style, high batting average, and strong work ethic, both the online community and his supporters are certain that Virat Kohli is the best of all time.

Many reviews have lauded his abilities and pointed out his determination to succeed. Some have noted his numerous record-breaking achievements, dubbing him the best of all time. Some have even claimed that his flawless performance is unparalleled.

There's no question about it, he's the greatest of all time.

In the current moment, a film starring Thalapathy Vijay is causing a lot of buzz online and is expected to do very well at the box office. People are using the acronym "GOAT" to describe it, which stands for Greatest Of All Time. While Thalapathy Vijay's movie may be considered a great success, it's important to remember that Muhammad Ali, a legendary boxer, was the original GOAT.