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Google Chrome Browser Analysis - It’s A Lot Like Simon

Posted by: goinglikesixty in Entertainment, Technology

Here is my initial impressions of Google’s new browser.

The logo looks just like the game Simon by Milton Bradley.

Google’s logo for their hoop-dee-doo new browser.

What is this supposed to represent? A return of Milton Bradley? Hell, at least Milton Bradley has some fun and launched Simon at Studio 54.

I didn’t have a Simon, but Nancy’s sister did when we were dating. It didn’t really qualify has a hand-held game because you needed a hand or two. We would take it in the living room - her parents like to hang in the kitchen and record a long session of saved notes and then make out. I could use my hands.

I’ll get back to you with more developments on similarities between Google Chrome and Milton Bradley. Especially if I see something that looks like Battleship or Candyland.

Uncle Wiggley was one of my favorite games, also by Milton Bradley. Until I learned my brother was cheating so the game would end quicker.

My neighbor had Life and we would play that sometimes. I liked Monopoly better because I could swindle the neighbor kids out of their property easier.

I wonder if there is any life lesson to be learned from the games we play as a kid?

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8 comments so far

Gretchen

God, I remember Uncle Wiggley. Hadn’t thought of that in years, but I used to play it with my big brother.

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September 2nd, 2008 at 9:16 pm

goinglikesixty

@Gretchen: I really do think families - or siblings are missing something by not playing a game together that doesn’t require looking at a screen.

September 3rd, 2008 at 8:01 am

Kim

That was my exact first thought when I saw the logo!

September 3rd, 2008 at 1:12 pm

goinglikesixty

@Kim: I know that most graphic artists are under 30, but somewhere along the line somebody must have made this connection don’t you think? I guess they didn’t really care.

PS: when I see your URL: I always read Flight of These a Birds. Not as bad as penisland.com (Pen Island)

September 3rd, 2008 at 1:25 pm

Kim

Being under 30 shouldn’t be an excuse! I’m 28, as is my boyfriend– and we both very clearly remember Simon from our childhoods as well.

I guess I don’t remember when Simon faded from popularity…but I’d guess that anyone 25 and over should remember it…so yeah, someone should have made the connection.

Flight of the seabirds is a line from a Grateful Dead song…you’re a boomer, you should know that1
hehehe Pen Island… hehehe

September 3rd, 2008 at 1:37 pm

goinglikesixty

@Kim: Point made. I never was a big music buff. I don’t know why, but that whole scene just never appealed to me. I shall waste some brain cells and think about that. Post to follow.

September 3rd, 2008 at 3:26 pm

Russell Heimlich