Google’s Sense of Humor
April 5th, 2007
In case you needed something to cheer you up, it looks as though the fine folks at Google have a sense of humor. The above is a snapshot from the results when you search for directions from New York to London.
(Courtesy of Vlad)
[tags]google maps, new york to london[/tags]
#1 Vlad wrote…
April 8th, 2007 at 8:32 pmThanks for mentioning Teli. I should have done what you did witht the image. Indeed they have a sense of humor.
#2 C Pietras wrote…
April 11th, 2007 at 6:50 pmI tried it from multiple locations, you can do it from any city to any European city, so far.
#3 J Sveda wrote…
April 12th, 2007 at 4:50 pmHey, this is reallly nice one…
Well, maybe until you view “22. Turn right at Long Wharf” and “24. Slight right at E05″ in detail – you’ll see that the line across the Atlantic starts and ends at ports, but whatever, if it’s a bug, then it’s definitely hilarious one…
#4 DocZayus wrote…
April 12th, 2007 at 10:03 pmBut, if someone actually tried and failed, could they sue?
#5 Telian Adlam wrote…
April 12th, 2007 at 11:03 pm@Vlad: you’re welcome. I couldn’t stop giggling when I saw it, I just had to blog it forward.
@C Pietras: You know, I didn’t even think to try other European cities. That’s good to know, thanks and thanks for stopping by.
@J Sveda: I agree.
@DocZyus: If anyone did, I sure hope the judge laughs him out of the courtroom.
#6 Akos wrote…
April 13th, 2007 at 6:46 amWell, if you tried and failed, I don’t really think there would be anyone left to sue….
#7 Telian Adlam wrote…
April 13th, 2007 at 11:31 amGood point, Akos.
#8 Sandeep wrote…
April 19th, 2007 at 3:18 pmNice find Teli, but I must say Im not surprised..
i have encountered other instances also.. even their error msgs are kinda humourous.
Btw, i think ur blog has allotted too much space to ads.. what do u think?
#9 Telian Adlam wrote…
April 19th, 2007 at 5:06 pmYou’re right, Sandeep. It’s no suprise that Google throws these amusing quips in their applications every so often and it’s a welcome change from the norm.
I look at it this way: the adverts aren’t obstructing the content in anyway (i.e. ads between paragraph blocks) and it’s my blog, therefore, I can play with the ads however I want to.
Your input, however, is duly noted.
~ Teli
#10 Vlad wrote…
April 19th, 2007 at 6:40 pmGood answer Teli re: ad space.
I think you actually don’t have enough.
@Sandeep
Your comment is very much like stepping into some one’s house and say they have way too many TVs. I am not sure if you have noticed that in http://www.buniek.com blogspot is missing.
#11 Sandeep wrote…
April 20th, 2007 at 8:59 amLol Vlad..
Teli, do you mind if if comment that you have too many TVs??
jokes apart, pls forgive me if i was being too rude, but I was seeing this blog for the first time and dont have any idea about the background of the author and all.
By the way i like this feature where u get the replies to your comments by email. otherwise i wud ve never known that you actually replied to my comment.
Nice going Teli! and Vlad, smile !!