Google’s Hidden Easter Eggs
Jan 12
It turns out there’s an advantage to old-school search directly from Google.com. Not just content to sit around fine-tuning their algorithm and counting their money, the web wizards of Mountain View, CA have also taken to working some clever tricks and treats into their programming to the delight of users that happen to stumble across or successfully uncover them. These fun little surprises have come to be affectionately known as “Easter eggs,” hence the shade of hide-and-go-seek involved.
Here’s a few of our faves for your viewing pleasure (Fair Warning: this list is a time drain!):
- Find Chuck Norris…if you can. Type “Find Chuck Norris” into Google, hit I’m Feeling Lucky, and Google will tell you what’s up with Chuck
- We can only assume that this one is meant as an ode to lost productivity: www.Google.com/Pacman
- Type “Do a Barrel Roll” into the search bar. We dare you not to turn your head
- Type in “Askew” or “Tilt.” Same dare
- A holiday classic: type in “let it snow” and watch the magic happen. You can even defrost your screen and write in the snow with your mouse!
- See if you can find the subtle humor in this one: type in “Recursion.” Get it?
- Type “gravity,” click I’m Feeling Lucky and watch the Google logo defy Isaac Newton
- Ask Google Maps for directions from Japan to China. You might want to pay close attention to step 42…
- BONUS: Google has a bit of Pirate in ‘em with this next Easter Egg. Simply click here and have a good time, matey (or whatever pirates call friends)