“Be Excellent To Each Other…
…And Party On!”
Originally heard in the film “Bill and Ted’s Excellent Adventure”, the saying is portrayed as a farewell blessing for people in a future society that has achieved enlightenment, thanks to the sincere music of Bill and Ted. While the film might be a juvenile comedy to some, the saying perfectly conveys the hopes that heroes of our assemblage have: to seek Areté, and enjoy life! When any speech is given in the context of an Aretéan gathering, the speaker indicates to their listeners that they have finished speaking by saying, “Be Excellent to Each Other…” to which the listeners enthusiastically respond: “…And Party On!”
BETEOAPO
The mantra “Be Excellent To Each Other And Party On” is sometimes initialized as BETEOAPO and pronounced beh-teh-oh-ah-po. The spirit and sentiment of this phrase is explored in our annual holiday, BETEOAPO Day.