The article explores the historical and cultural significance of color terms in the English language, focusing on phrases like 'Black Friday' and 'white collar.' 'Black Friday' originated not from financial contexts but from post-Thanksgiving traffic issues in Philadelphia during the 1960s. Similarly, 'white collar' reflects a historical association with cleanliness and class, derived from the difficulty of maintaining white clothing. These examples illustrate how colors serve as powerful symbols in economic and social contexts, influencing societal perceptions and behaviors around them.
The term 'Black Friday' reportedly began as a reference to traffic and absenteeism caused by post-Thanksgiving shopping, rather than just profits.
Color associations in language reveal deep-seated cultural and economic histories, with terms like 'white collar' symbolizing cleanliness and class distinction.
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