Google has a delightful array of playful surprises, known as Easter eggs, woven throughout its services. While many of us associate Easter eggs with video games, they can also be found in software and various tech platforms. These quirky Google Search Easter eggs don’t serve a practical purpose, but they’re sure to bring a smile to your face. Give the following searches a try and enjoy the whimsy!
One of the most clever Easter eggs appears when you accidentally type something wrong. For instance, if you search for "Alex Trebek," you might see a suggestion asking if you meant "Who is Alex Trebek?" This nods to his long tenure as the host of Jeopardy, where contestants must answer in the form of a question, starting with "who is."
Another fun surprise awaits if you type "steamed hams." Google will suggest you meant "steamed clams," a hilarious reference to a classic scene from The Simpsons. In the episode, Principal Skinner tries to cover up the fact that he burned his roast by calling fast food burgers “steamed hams.” Although this episode aired in 1996, it gained a second life as a meme in the late 2010s, inspiring countless parodies.
If you’ve danced your way through a recent wedding, you’ll appreciate the next one. The Cha Cha Slide, a favorite at receptions since its debut in 2000, has its own Google Easter egg. When you search for it, you can click on fun icons to follow along with dance instructions like "to the left" and "one hop this time!"
Fans of The Office will enjoy another clever twist. A search for "assistant regional manager" prompts Google to ask if you meant "assistant to the regional manager." This joke stems from a recurring theme in the series, where Dwight Schrute insists on a title that Michael Scott keeps correcting. It’s a humorous nod that even Google’s AI can appreciate.
Another amusing find is when you search for "recursion." You might see a suggestion that simply repeats the word, which leads to reflections on the concept. Each click on the suggestion refreshes the page, illustrating recursion in action. If you enjoy this little joke, try searching "Groundhog Day" to see a similar effect.
For Lord of the Rings fans, searching for "the One Ring" will prompt Google to ask if you meant "my Precioussss." This playful twist references Gollum’s obsession with the ring—one of the series’ most iconic lines.
If you’re feeling nostalgic about early internet design, searching for "blink tag" brings back memories of a much different online experience. This outdated HTML tag used to make text flash on screen, and while it was annoying, it’s a fun way to reminisce about the web’s earlier days.
Here’s another practical yet delightful one: when you search for a font by name, Google displays the results in that font! While not every font is supported, many popular ones are available. If you’re curious about how a font looks without diving into a document, this feature is both entertaining and useful.
Ever wondered what Google looked like back in 1998? Simply search for "google in 1998," and you’ll see a recreation that includes the early logo and a few quirky features like the option to try results on other now-defunct search engines.
For those who fondly remember the era of DVDs, searching for "DVD screensaver" lets you relive the glory days. The familiar logo will bounce around your screen in that eerily predictable pattern, changing colors with every hit, especially when it touches a corner—a small yet satisfying joy that evokes nostalgia for simpler times.
If you’re looking for even more fun, the Bouncing DVD Logo website allows you to revisit this classic screensaver as often as you wish. Enjoy diving into these quirky corners of Google and have a laugh!
