a yoko or "Yoko" refers to a woman of mediocre or comparatively acute artistic ability who becomes romantically involved with a successful and highly talented
man. Her increased involvement in and influence on his artistic contributions and
general habits leads to a
great loss in credibility and artistic integrity, as well as financial loss and, in some cases, causing or introducing factors and situations that lead to the
man's death, total ruin, and/or posthumous defamation of character (whether intentional or not).
-Yoko Ono Lennon (whom this term derives from), and her relationship with musician and political activist John Lennon of Beatles fame.
-Nancy
Laura Spungen, and her relationship with musician John Ritchie (Sid Vicious) of Sex Pistols fame.
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Courtney Michelle Love, and her relationship with musician
Kurt Cobain of Nirvana fame.