8/22/2007

What’s wrong with Grasshoppers?

Ok, so I haven’t been involved at all in Chris Brogan’s Grasshopper’s group. I was briefly before he moved it from Facebook to Ning. it’s an interesting concept, and I hope it goes well. I watch and it seems to be starting off well. For me the naming is a bit reminiscent of the old “frogs in a wheelbarrow” analogy in a way. I also felt like I didn’t really fit in with the gang congregating there. Different interests, focus points and networks. Still, my interest in social networking and how we all work together leads me to peek in every now and again.

Today I’m compelled to ask why Google has it in for Chris and his efforts. Ok, please note tongue firmly in cheek there. And I know Chris will take this all in the good fun that’s intended, but here’s the top Google ad that comes up for me:

This doesn’t really say anything about Chris and his great work. It surely does demonstrate what a broken concept Google’s ads are. That search engine just isn’t as perfect as they would have us believe.

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2 Responses to “What’s wrong with Grasshoppers?”

  1. Sheryl
    August 22nd, 2007 | 10:00 pm

    Absolutely hilarious! Sorry, Chris if you read this. The ad is really funny!

  2. Chris Brogan...
    August 23rd, 2007 | 7:54 am

    The ad is a riot. That’s what the fine folks at Ning do to pay for giving me a free site, so I smile every time I see it. Can you imagine ANYONE in that group thinking, “Today’s a good day to spray poison and kill bugs.” I mean, sure grasshoppers could be someone’s plague, but not likely a few hundred Internet geeks. : )

    Food doesn’t come in boxes?

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