Liven is usually used with up.

18 minutes ago, drpaladin said:

@MyrYou talk about the '80's like it was ancient times.

It is in the realm of language.  Since 1984... we have had widespread computer usage, mobile devices, 24/7/365 connectivity, the Internet, and instant communication planet wide.  And a dedicated group of people profoundly insulted by every aspect of everything every else's life.  I'll just call that "Karen" and define it as "A person with a haunting fear that someone, somewhere, is enjoying some aspect of their life."

11 minutes ago, Myr said:

It is in the realm of language.  Since 1984... we have had widespread computer usage, mobile devices, 24/7/365 connectivity, the Internet, and instant communication planet wide.  And a dedicated group of people profoundly insulted by every aspect of everything every else's life.  I'll just call that "Karen" and define it as "A person with a haunting fear that someone, somewhere, is enjoying some aspect of their life."

One good EMP would take care of most of it.

 "I'm going to liven this up" at a Good Old Boy's party is the equivalent of the infamous "Watch this."

7 minutes ago, JamesSavik said:

Oh, no. It's miles from hold my beer and watch this. I'm going to liven this up is what a redneck says when he spikes the punch with tequila.

No, that's Eric Carlisle from C. James' Let the Music Play.