Google Efficiency: Type "Failure" and Hit "I'm Feeling Lucky

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around humorous examples of Google's search engine efficiency, particularly through the use of the 'I'm Feeling Lucky' feature. Participants share various search terms that lead to amusing or unexpected results, exploring the concept of "google bombs" and the intentionality behind certain search outcomes.

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Main Points Raised

  • Some participants find humor in the search results produced by typing specific terms into Google and using the 'I'm Feeling Lucky' button.
  • One participant mentions a specific example of typing "failure" and receiving a pointed result, suggesting it demonstrates Google's efficiency.
  • Another participant notes a contrasting example with the term "ass," implying a different outcome that may not be as favorable.
  • There is speculation about whether the results are intentional, with some suggesting that webmasters and bloggers have influenced search outcomes through linking strategies.
  • Participants refer to the phenomenon of "google bombs" as a way to describe the intentional manipulation of search results.
  • Several participants share additional humorous search terms, such as "French Military Victories," and express amusement at the results.
  • One participant expresses that they do not find the humor in these examples, indicating a difference in perspective on the topic.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants generally share a lighthearted view of the topic, but there is disagreement regarding the intentionality behind the search results and the humor associated with them. Some find the examples funny, while others do not.

Contextual Notes

Participants reference specific search terms and their outcomes, but there is no consensus on the nature of the humor or the intentionality behind the search results. The discussion includes personal opinions and experiences that may vary widely.

Who May Find This Useful

Readers interested in internet culture, humor related to search engines, or the mechanics of search algorithms may find this discussion engaging.

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This is probably common knowledge and I'm just slow on the uptake, but to demonstrate Google's efficiency, go to www.google.co.uk , type in "failure" and hit the 'I'm Feeling Lucky' button.

That's what you want - a search engine that gets right to the point!

Disclaimer - I request no-one takes this thread in any way other than intended: for laughs!
 
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I've seen this before, but it was hilarious :D
 
Oh yeah, I've seen it before too.
 
Unfortunately, on the other side, if you put ass in google.co.uk and click I'm feeling lucky, you get something else
 
Don't you suppose the nerds who programmed the site did that on purpose?
 
Mental Gridlock said:
Don't you suppose the nerds who programmed the site did that on purpose?
No, it's the result of Google's rating system. There was a campaign among webmasters and bloggers to link to that page using the words "miserable failure".
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/americas/3298443.stm"
http://www.theregister.co.uk/2005/09/09/google_bush_search/"
 
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They're called "google bombs"
 
That is too funny! :smile:
 
The other one to try (assuming it still works) is "French Military Victories"

Edit: It still works... read it carefully
 
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enigma said:
The other one to try (assuming it still works) is "French Military Victories"
Edit: It still works... read it carefully
:smile: :smile: :smile:
 
  • #11
I typed in 'Physics' in the google search thing and came across the article on how Tommy Lee enjoys Physics. http://www.physicscentral.com/people/index.html
 
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enigma said:
The other one to try (assuming it still works) is "French Military Victories"
Edit: It still works... read it carefully
That's great.
 
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enigma said:
The other one to try (assuming it still works) is "French Military Victories"
Edit: It still works... read it carefully
That is far funnier. :smile: :smile: :smile:
 
  • #14
We had a thread about this about a month agomaybe 2?)

Funny stuff
 
  • #15
ya... the google bombs thread... that had loads of these things. and linked to some site that actually had a big fricken list. they're not as funny once you realize people delibrately do it.
 
  • #16
I never really found them funny in the first place.
 

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