- Memetic Mutation: A sort-of fad in YouTube that's somewhat spreading is that Yoko does a "cover" of a certain song. This video
then accompanied with piano instrumental of the song. Here's an example with Lady Gaga's "Bad Romance" - Mis-blamed: For her role in the break-up of the Beatles.
- Never Live It Down: No matter what she did with her career or for John Lennon's memory, she'll always be remembered for the Beatles breaking up while she happened to be married to John. Charity work that she takes part in are frequently bashed online solely for the fact that she is Yoko. She's also the poster child for "terrible singer".
- Ron the Death Eater: There's plenty of fair criticism to be made of her - such as her horrible treatment of Julian Lennon or coercing her employee May Pang to engage in a sexual relationship with John Lennon - but her Hatedom's image of her as some evil golddigging sorceress who used her Eastern magic to seduce John Lennon and break up the Beatles definitely falls under this category.
- She Really Can Act:
- Or sing, rather. Opinions vary in which songs her voice "sounds good" or "listenable". Her more conventional songs are often well-liked even though there are some that do prefer her avant-garde songs with her signature vocal style more.
- A good early example of this is demonstrated on the B-side of the "Give Peace a Chance" single, "Remember Love".
- Fans despise her work when she was involved with the Beatles' live performances. Bill Burr explains it best while watching a collaboration between John Lennon and Chuck Berry.
- Vindicated by History: Her work is considerably more popular now than it was between 1968 and 1990. A retrospective in 1989 by the Whitney Museum of American Art and the 6-disc Onobox in 1992 re-invigorated her appeal in the public eye, and her body of work has proven influential for many musicians and artists.
- As early as the late 1970s, Yoko was held as an influence on punk and new wave. The B-52s in particular cited her vocal stylings as an influence on songs such as "Rock Lobster."
