Friday, May 21, 2010

Accidental insight

I enjoy the suggestions Google makes for me as I type in the search box. Normally they're helpful, sometimes they're entertaining, and sometimes (assuming the suggestion algorithm is based on query frequency), they provide some insight into the "average internet user." If news and YouTube comments were reflective of the average person, the average person would be an idiot. Google queries are more accurate, but I'm yet sure just how much. Start typing "people without," and these are the top suggestions:

- belly buttons
- health insurance
- emotions
- fingerprints
- a conscience
- friends
- eyebrows
- arms legs

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