Whip It was released by American new wave band Devo in 1980 on the album Freedom of Choice, and it became the band's best-known song despite its deliberately odd lyrics and mechanical style. The chorus line urging listeners to whip a problem became a catchphrase in its own right, quoted on T-shirts, in adverts and across internet culture long after the song left the charts. Its short, chant-like delivery makes it easy to lift out of context, which is why editors still use the line as a quick motivational punchline for workout, DIY and comedy clips today.