The phrase "Sorry Not Sorry" began spreading in the 2000s.
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- Early 2000s: The phrase started gaining traction.
- 2004: The American rock band Amen released a song titled "Sorry, Not Sorry," which included the lyrics "Sorry, I'm not sorry." This helped popularize the phrase.
- 2007: Columnist James Pinkerton used "Sorry/Not Sorry" to criticize former CIA Director Tenet after a book deal, indicating the phrase was recognized enough to be used in commentary.
