The phrase “97.5 best show ever cancelled” is a tongue-in-cheek reference to the American radio station WBBM-FM’s supposed practice of playing the same 97.5 songs in heavy rotation. The station’s playlist was heavily criticized by listeners for its lack of variety, and the phrase “97.5 best show ever cancelled” became a way to satirize the station’s programming.
The phrase has also been used more generally to refer to any situation in which there is a lack of variety or creativity. For example, a teacher might say that their class is the “97.5 best show ever cancelled” if the students are all doing the same thing and there is no opportunity for individual expression.
