Have You Googled Lately? Google Pays Tribute to Louis Daguerre

Seriously, I really ♥ Google Doodles! And today is no exception!

In the midst of my furious press release drafting, I thought it’d be great to slip in a post just for fun! Today is the 224th birthday of Louis Daguerre, the inventor of the daguerreotype, which was a form of photography that modernized the way photographers processed film. Prior to Louis Daguerre’s revolutionary method, it took hours to process a photograph! After his invention in 1836, it took just 20-30 minutes. Make sure you check out Google if you get the chance!

Google Celebrates the 224th Birthday of Louis Daguerre

Halloween Themed Google Doodle!!!

Have you googled anything lately? If not, I suggest you do at some point today, October 31st.

Halloween themed and animated Google Doodle

Google has replaced their static logo with a video that shows (presumably hired pumpkin carvers and a variety of interestingly dressed extras) carving 6 large-ish pumpkins into a Halloween themed Google logo – complete with a final shot of the pumpkins lit up at night.

I love it! Halloween is one of the few holidays that even adults can join in on the fun without being chastised too much for their choices. And in addition to that, it’s also my birthday! So, I’m looking forward to some Halloween hijinks!

Have You Googled Today – New Google Doodle for “Gumby” Creator

Yes…it’s that favored kind of post – the Google Doodle post!

Google celebrates Art Clokey's 90th birthday - the creator of Gumby!

Today is Art Clokey’s 90th birthday. Who’s Art Clokey? Well he’s the creator of that lovable claymation 70′s show, Gumby! I’ll admit, I wasn’t the biggest Gumby fan, but I’m LOVING this Google Doodle tribute to Art Clokey. We have a static G but then blobs of clay which, when clicked on, morph into the core Gumby characters (of course I only remember Gumby, Pokey & the Blockheads). But this Google Doodle also features Gumby’s sister (who I believe was named Sally) and the yellow dragon looking guy who’s name I can’t remember.

At any rate…mosey on down to Google.com and check it out!

Google & Martha Graham

Have you googled lately? No, I suggest you do in the next hour and a half! Today Google’s replaced their static Google Doodle with an active one which shows Martha Graham doing a few signature interpretive/modern dance moves that motion out the spelling of the iconic search and “everything-for-your-life” company name, Google.

Google celebrates the 117th birthday of Martha Graham - famed influencer of American modern dance

For those who don’t know, Martha Graham is considered to be one of the leaders of American modern dance. I highly highly HIGHLY suggest that you check out this doodle before midnight tonight!

Oh Google! You’ve Done It Again!

Have you Googled lately? I suggest you do! Today Google is celebrating what would have been the 76th birthday of famed children’s book author Roger Hargreaves.

Google celebrates Roger Hargreave's 76th birthday with their infamous "Google Doodles"

He was the author and illustrator of the famed Mr. Men and Little Miss series of books. I don’t know how popular the books are with the current generation, but I LOVED these books growing up. In our house we definitely had Mr. Nosey, Mr. Tickles & Miss Chatterbox.

Little Miss. Chatterbox Google Doodle

I’m in love with today’s series of Google doodles since there are 16 in total to commemorate Roger Hargreaves’ birthday and the popularity of these amazingly simple yet completely attention catching children’s book characters. The Mr. Men & Little Miss series has spawned a children’s show as well as licensing deals for children’s and adult t-shirts. I even have a few of the tees: Little Miss Shy, Little Miss Giggles and Little Miss Sunshine.

Mr. Tickle Google Doodle

I’ve included a few of my favorite Mr. Men & Little Miss Google Doodles here. But, if you don’t have time to refresh your Google search page to view all 16, I highly suggest you check out the slideshow and article discussing today’s Google theme from PC magazine which puts them all in one convenient place for you!

Mr. Bump Google Doodle