We may forget important dates, historical events, centenaries etc. but Google never forgets anything. And now, Google has evolved its own calendar, reminding people all around the world about holidays and other special days that are worth remembering, in the form of Google Doodles. Millions of people all over the world recently enjoyed the commemoration of Les Paul, the great guitar man and recording pioneer by strumming and recording while sitting or lying lazily on a couch, courtesy a doodle modelled as guitar.
“Google Doodles are amazing. They are quite an entertaining way to remind people about events and personalities that made their mark in history. It is also an effective way to drive home a message,” says Anant Sharma, an MBA student.
Doogles, which can be anything from a quick reaction to a news item to the anniversary of an important happening, are so popular that some actually wait before an event to see what next Google will come out with.
“I just loved the Pi Day doodle that appeared last year on March 14. After Les Paul which allowed users to play their own music through keystrokes, I was expecting the lunar eclipse to be astounding. I must say it didn’t disappoint me. It showed the various phases of the lunar eclipse that could be accessed through a seek bar. But the Father’s Day doodle failed to keep the excitement quotient up,” adds Garima Pant, a fashion stylist.
Many feel it was time the doodles, which have been around for more than a decade, became interactive. “The first doodle came out in 1998 and since then there have been only static images. It’s good they are now interactive in nature and give the users an opportunity to participate,” sums up Pankaj Aggarwal, a business executive.