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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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Discussion Overview
The discussion revolves around humorous searches conducted on Google, particularly focusing on the "I'm Feeling Lucky" feature and its unexpected results when searching for specific terms like "failure," "idiot," and "liar." Participants explore the concept of Google bombing and share their experiences with various search terms.
Discussion Character
- Exploratory
- Debate/contested
Main Points Raised
- Some participants find humor in the search results for "failure" when using the "I'm Feeling Lucky" feature.
- One participant expresses confusion about the humor, indicating that not everyone finds it amusing.
- Another participant mentions that the humor diminishes once the mechanics behind Google bombing are understood.
- Suggestions are made to try other search terms like "idiot" and "French Military Victories," with varying levels of enjoyment reported.
- There is a reference to a previous search term, "Weapons of Mass Destruction," which yielded a notable result, prompting participants to read the linked content.
- Participants discuss the implications of a virus or spyware that could manipulate search terms in messages, linking it to the broader theme of Google bombing.
Areas of Agreement / Disagreement
Participants generally share a common interest in the humorous aspect of the searches, but there is disagreement regarding the level of enjoyment and understanding of the underlying mechanics, indicating that the discussion remains somewhat unresolved.
Contextual Notes
Some participants reference external links and concepts like Google bombing, which may require additional context for full understanding. The humor is also dependent on individual familiarity with the search terms and their implications.
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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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