Whenever I hear that term “Cyber Monday” I picture a bunch of robots out doing my shopping for me – and wouldn’t that be awesome?! Online shopping comes in a close second in my book though – sure beats standing in line with hundreds of tired, annoyed shoppers!
According to Dictionary.com, the term “Cyber Monday” was first used as part of a marketing strategy in 2005 to refer to the Monday following Black Friday, and featured online shopping deals.
Dictionary.com defines the prefix “cyber” as referencing “computer,” “computer network,” or “virtual reality.” From the Greek root word “kybernetes,” meaning “steersman,” it is used in compound words like “cyberart,” “cyberspace,”and “cybernetics.” While use of the prefix boomed with the widespread use of the Internet in the 1990s, its English origin dates back to 1948, when U.S. mathematician Norbert Wiener came up with “cybernetics,” the study of human control functions and of mechanical and electronic systems designed to replace them. Weiner applied statistical mechanics to engineering, paving the way for computer programming. In cybernetics, human knowledge creates and guides electronic systems, metaphorically steering them.
This Cyber Monday, you’ll be steered towards some great deals and here at Cuddledown we have our share – everything online is 25% off, plus you’ll get free shipping! So don’t wait, do some cybershopping and save – time and money! And tell them Rosie the Robot sent you!
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