It’s Halloween, and you know Google wasn’t going to just sit back and watch. The search engine (and much more) has a tendency to display creative logos on its homepage for special occasions, and this holiday is no exception. See the five “doodles” in which Scooby-Doo and the gang solve a Halloween mystery. If you can figure out where all the letters go in each, you’re a better man than I.
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Google Stretches Doodle Concept in Scooby-Doo Logos
October 31, 2010 By
Yet Another Google Doodle Appears, May Be Teasing Live Search Results
September 8, 2010 By
Yesterday we told you about the latest enigmatic Google Doodle, and it looks like Google’s hint of more to come has started to come to fruition. Google has added fuel to the fire with their recent tweet that they are doing this “for something exciting coming very soon”. What could it be? We have an idea, which we’ll share after the jump.
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Mysterious Google Doodle Causes Speculation
September 7, 2010 By
Google.com has a cool new interactive doodle today, but what is it for? That’s the question everyone is asking. Normally Google’s doodle links to a search revealing what it’s purpose is – but not this time. Speculation has been wide-spread and Google has added to the fire by tweeting “Boisterous doodle today. Maybe it’s excited about the week ahead.” That leaves everyone with one question: what is Google up to? [Read more...]
Google Viral: The Wizard of Oz Anniversary
August 12, 2010 By
Every so often, Google likes to change their homepage logo to illustrate something timely. Often called a “Google Doodle”, it is usually done to commemorate a significant anniversary or holiday, and given how big Google is, it tends to get people talking. Often we find a way to tie in movies to the subject (see our Pi Day article for a great example of that). Fortunately, we don’t have to stretch the concept at all today, as Google celebrates the 71st anniversary of The Wizard of Oz.
Google Viral: Top 10 Independence Day Movies
July 4, 2010 By
Today, Google has continued its annual celebration of American Independence Day with an altered logo. Google’s latest doodle is interactive, as a click of the arrow causes a domino effect similar to a Rube Goldberg machine. In honor of the 4th of July, we celebrate the holiday with the top ten best movies that involve July 4th, politics, and other historic events in US history. We’ve even included clips for each to prove their significance. We didn’t include television, as everyone knows The West Wing trumps all. Enjoy.
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Google Viral: Jacques-Yves Cousteau (and World Cup)
June 11, 2010 By
In what may be one of the more timely anniversaries to get a Google Doodle, today is the 100th birthday of Captain Jacques-Yves Cousteau (1910-1997). Cousteau was a pioneer in marine research and preservation, so much so that Congress passed Resolution 518 “honoring the life of Jacques-Yves Cousteau, explorer, researcher, and pioneer in the field of marine conservation,” on June 8th. He also had a significant influence on film and television.
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Soccer News: Latest Google Doodle and Woody Harrelson Kicks Winning Goal
June 8, 2010 By
The FIFA 2010 World Cup is just around the corner (matches start Friday), and the Internet is buzzing with soccer news. We’ve already seen Adidas get in on the action, and now Google is paying a little homage to the sport. In other soccer news, we have video of Woody Harrelson kicking a penalty goal. Find out what that’s all about after the break.
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Pac-Man Anniversary Brings Best Google Doodle Ever
May 21, 2010 By
Google is known for changing their logo on their homepage for special occasions such as famous birthdays and anniversaries of important events, often generating creative and original artwork. Today they did not disappoint for Pac-Man’s 30th Anniversary, as they turned their logo into a playable Pac-Man game. Get more details on the doodle and the anniversary after the break.
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Google Viral: Earth Day in Movies and TV
April 22, 2010 By
Happy Earth Day! Today is a great day to go outside and appreciate nature, or take it one step further and find ways to help the environment. The holiday, organized mainly by the Earth Day Network, is celebrating its 40th anniversary, and even Google has taken notice, as you can see from the doodle above. So, let’s take a look at the impact of Earth Day on films and television.
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Google Viral: Hans Christian Andersen in Movies and TV
April 2, 2010 By
Today is the 205th birthday of legendary children’s author Hans Christian Andersen, and Google is celebrating through their latest Doodle. Actually, it’s not just one, but five Doodles, all from one of Andersen’s more famous tales, “Thumbelina”. That’s well and good, but what does Andersen have to do with movies? Find out after the break.
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