Monkey email
A "monkey email"!
A monkey email is a humorous term used to describe an automated email that is sent out in response to a user's inquiry or request, often in a repetitive or annoying manner. The term is thought to have originated from the idea that a monkey might be typing away at a keyboard, sending out emails without any human intervention or thought.
Monkey emails can take many forms, such as:
- Automated responses: When you send an email to a company or organization, you might receive an automated response thanking you for your inquiry and promising to get back to you soon. However, if you don't receive a follow-up response, you might start to feel like you're dealing with a monkey typing away at a keyboard!
- Spam emails: Those pesky spam emails that flood your inbox with unwanted messages, often with subject lines like "Make money fast!" or "Win a free trip!" These emails are like a monkey's paw, grasping for your attention and trying to get you to click on a link or open an attachment.
- Newsletter subscriptions: When you sign up for a newsletter or subscription service, you might receive a flurry of emails in your inbox, each one promoting a different product or service. It's like a monkey is sending you emails left and right, trying to keep you engaged and interested!
So, the next time you receive an email that seems repetitive or annoying, just remember: it might be a monkey at work!