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Google’s Noncommittal Favicon

So I usually wouldn’t say anything but today I just can’t help myself. Now I’m sure a few of you people out there have heard of this company called Google. Now I’m a fan of Google, I’m no Google hater, not at all actually. (I really would like a G1 to anyone that is feeling generous!) But as a web designer I just have to say that they can’t make up there hugging minds when it comes to their favicon. Now for those of you saying oh boy, here goes Mike, talking about one of his stupid, lame, even little things (Nikki, I’m looking at you…) you’re right! It is kind of lame and kind of stupid but hey, that me. Love me or leave me (except you Nikki… please love me anyway!).

So… a favicon is that little tiny icon that you see at the top of your browser (yes, if you haven’t figured it out yet I am going to link to things that I don’t think some people will know, like a browser…) It looks something like this!Gizmodo Favicon

So… It just so happens that Google has recently changed their favicon and then shortly after that, they’ve changed it again! And guess what! Yup, they then changed it again. I just think it’s kind of funny that Google can’t seem to make up their mind. Now granted, I do understand that the web is always evolving and everyone has to update everything else all the time… but I just think that Google goes a little overboard when it come to their favicon. Here are the last two favicons and their new one…

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Now I do think they are improving but I just think they need to pick and stick! Those are only three of the many that they have tried. Time to find a solution Google!

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Alright, that is enough about that. Really it isn’t important at all. Just thought I’d share it with you all. Oh and also, if anyone is looking for a USB flash drive, here is a 16GB for $20 - http://is.gd/f1Fz. Sorry for your time I wasted! Ha!