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.
-Courtney Michelle Love, and her relationship with musician
Kurt Cobain of
Nirvana fame.