Stephen Hawking is the Jan 8, 2022 Google Doodle

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The January 8, 2022 Google Doodle commemorates the 80th birthday of renowned physicist Stephen Hawking, who was born on January 8, 1942. The doodle highlights Hawking's significant contributions to science and serves as a tribute to his legacy. Users have expressed mixed feelings about the artistic representation, noting that the caricature appears more appealing than Hawking's actual likeness.

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robphy said:
I just noticed that Stephen Hawking, who was born Jan 8, 1942 and would have been 80 today, is featured in the Jan 8, 2022 Google Doodle.
It's so sad when a google doodle caricature looks so much better than the original did. :cry:
 

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