Big Brother

[andzia2255]

Who invented the name Big Brother?

[IndieSinger]

George Orwell in his book 1984 was one of the first times it was used in the sense of a higher being watching over and controlling others.

[andzia2255]

but did he call it "Big Brother"?

[Wraith]

Yes. If you click here it will take you to a site all about George Orwell's book 1984. To the left of the screen, just under the authors picture, is the heading Part 1. Beneath this are the chapters. Click on chapter one and at the bottom of the second paragraph is the first reference to Big Brother.

[andzia2255]

thanks a lot

[bernardo]

IndieSinger doesn't know what she's talking about. The book was called "Nineteen Eighty-Four", not "1984".

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