Google Viral: Jacques-Yves Cousteau (and World Cup) Dan Koelsch, June 11, 2010June 11, 2010 In what may be one of the more timely anniversaries to get a Google Doodle, today is the 100th birthday of Captain Jacques-Yves Cousteau (1910-1997). Cousteau was a pioneer in marine research and preservation, so much so that Congress passed Resolution 518 “honoring the life of Jacques-Yves Cousteau, explorer, researcher, and pioneer in the field of marine conservation,” on June 8th. He also had a significant influence on film and television. Captain Cousteau led a very full life, which included him being a French naval officer, an explorer, author, and even a filmmaker. Cousteau made great documentaries over the span of over 30 years, and had several television shows. In fact, Cousteau won many awards for his work, including three Oscars, two for Best Documentary and one for Best Short Subject, Live Action. His legacy was such that there are countless pop culture references to him. This anniversary of Cousteau’s birth seems especially relevant given the recent BP oil spill scandal. He created the Cousteau Society in society in 1973 to support exploration of the seas, helping people “understand and appreciate the fragility of life on our Water Planet”. While the group has spoken out about the recent spill, I’m sure Cousteau himself would have been deeply affected by it. Interestingly, this Google Doodle is exclusive to the United States. The rest of the world gets a World Cup Doodle (seen below) along with the specialized Google footer we already reported on. Just goes to show how much Americans could care less about soccer. Viral News FIFA World CupGoogleGoogle DoodleJacques-Yves Cousteau
Viral Video: Dancing at the Movies October 17, 2010Here’s a little lift to start your Sunday. A company called Media Solutions has put together a great music video for Kenny Loggins’ “Footloose” that showcases dancing throughout film history. With almost 3 million views and only 38 “thumbs down” on YouTube, you should definitely get a kick out of… Read More
Valentine’s Day Infographic Shows How Technology Is New Cupid February 11, 2013February 11, 2013Valentine’s Day is almost here yet again, and making the day special for a significant other is hard work. Fortunately, cellphones and the Internet have made it much easier in recent years, and a infographic from Mobistealth shows us how. Take a look after the break. Read More
Viral Video: How LOST Should Have Ended July 4, 2010July 5, 2010The guys over at How It Should Have Ended have featured LOST in their latest video. They tackle the unanswered mysteries, and even use MacGruber to poke fun at some of the blatantly ignored problems. Enjoy the video below. Read More