for the plot

Meanings

1. Everything happens for a reason.

1. Suggests doing something adventurous or risky just for the sake of it.
2. Used to dare someone to do something; take a risk; take a chance.

1. Used to suggest that someone is viewing or reading a piece of media (generally fiction) for reasons other than the storyline, usually because of its visual or sexual appeal.

1. Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see for, the, plot.

Etymology

All senses originate from the phrase sense. Coined as an inspirational phrase by actress and media personality Serena Kerrigan in a video posted to the social media video-sharing service TikTok on 23 July 2021, in which she alluded to every person being the main character of their own storyline: “If something works out, great, and if it doesn't, it's for the plot”. By this, she meant that negative events and obstacles are inevitable in one's life in order to advance “the plot” onto the next plot point (presumably a more positive one) in their life.