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Hey, here's a funny thing to try with Google. Do a search for the word "failure", and then click "I'm Feeling Lucky". See what happens.
Google Fun: "Failure" Search & "I'm Feeling Lucky
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SUMMARY
The forum discussion centers around the humorous effects of Google's "I'm Feeling Lucky" feature when searching for specific terms like "failure," "idiot," and "liar." Users highlight the phenomenon of Google bombing, where certain search terms lead to unexpected or humorous results due to manipulated search engine rankings. Notable examples include searches for "French Military Victories" and "Weapons of Mass Destruction," which yield amusing outcomes. The conversation also touches on the potential for malware to manipulate search results, further complicating the humor behind these searches.
PREREQUISITES- Understanding of Google search functionalities, particularly "I'm Feeling Lucky."
- Familiarity with the concept of Google bombing and its implications.
- Basic knowledge of how search engine optimization (SEO) affects search results.
- Awareness of cybersecurity issues related to malware and spyware.
- Research the mechanics of Google bombing and its historical context.
- Explore the impact of SEO on search engine results and rankings.
- Learn about cybersecurity measures to protect against malware that manipulates search behavior.
- Investigate the evolution of Google's search algorithms and their effects on user experience.
This discussion is beneficial for internet users, SEO specialists, cybersecurity professionals, and anyone interested in the quirks of search engine behavior and online humor.
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Evo
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That's funny.Tom Mattson said:
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mattmns
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Hmm, I don't get it!
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JamesU
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how true- #5
Gale
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yeah, seen that one. wasn't this mentioned on here before? the whole google bombing thing i think... i forget now. but the humor is kinda taken out when you know why it happens.
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Ivan Seeking
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try "idiot"
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JamesU
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Not that fun, I was able to click the button many timesIvan Seeking said:
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TheStatutoryApe
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It took me about two or three seconds to realize that all you have to do is hold down the button on the mouse to keep it from running away. I guess that's cheating though.yomamma said:
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Pyrrhus
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Look for "French Military Victories" and click i am feeling lucky
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TheStatutoryApe
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You used to be able to do the same thing with "Weapons of Mass Destruction" on Google and it would bring up http://www.coxar.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk/.
Make sure to actually read it.
Make sure to actually read it.
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siddharth
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Yep, these are due to http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Googlebombing"
Try "liar" and I'm feeling lucky.
Try "liar" and I'm feeling lucky.
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TheStatutoryApe
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Aha... Something like this may have been the secondary purpose of a virus that I picked up once. The virus or spyware, I'm not exactly sure which, would make you computer automatically turn certain words you posted on forums and sent in messages into links to sites for companies that provided services in relation to those words.siddharth said:
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