{
  "id": 12270840,
  "title": "Why do people say 'Roger that'? Who was Roger?",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/06/why-do-people-say-roger-that-who-was-roger",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-06T00:34:52.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Times of India",
    "slug": "times-of-india",
    "url": "https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/etimes/trending/unlocking-the-mystery-of-roger-that-the-surprising-origins-behind-the-phrase-and-its-evolution-in-communication/articleshow/134697983.cms"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": null,
  "summary": "The word 'Roger' has its origins in early military radio communication, symbolizing the letter R and indicating that a message has been received. Its adoption simplified phrases for quick comprehension during transmissions, evolving into a term of competence in popular media. 'Roger that' has since become a common confirmation phrase, though its meaning remains intact.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}