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Rur, the World's First Robot (1920s)

Rur, the World's First Robot (1920s)

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Retrobot by YesterCool
A 1921 play by Karel Capek (that premiered in Czechoslovakia) is credited with coining the term "robot," a derivation of the Czech word robota meaning drudgery. The inter-war science fiction drama detailed a world that manufactured artificial people from synthetic organic material freeing humans of work and drudgery. However, due to their overproduction those roboti would lead humankind to destruction and annihilation.

Capek was a strong dissident voice during the period of fascist buildup in Europe in the 1920s and '30s.

Fine print: The classic T-shirt has a regular unisex fit (i.e. not athletic/tight-fit) for a great fit for both men and women. Made from 5.0 oz 100% pre-shrunk cotton fabric, with high-density weave for great print quality (Sports Grey is 90/10 cotton/polyester). It features seamless rib collar, double-needle stitched sleeves, bottom hem and front neck for durability. The shirt's tag is tear away, so you can remove it easily.

Ladies Slim Fit T-Shirt is a figure-flattering, tight-fit ladies' T-shirt., is made from hi-quality ringspun cotton fabric and tailored specifically for a baby-doll/slim-fit cut. The Ladies Slim Fit T-Shirt runs small. If you prefer a looser fit, please order a size or two larger, or choose the unisex T-Shirt above.