Do you ever get the urge to google things in real life?

The King of Moo

For example: Was about to look for a CD I know is hidden in my room, when I said to myself for half a second that I'd google the room for it and then just go straight to the part of the room where it is, rather than scouring the room till I found it, and had a vague mental image of myself doing a google search of the room.
Damn internet's reshaping my brain!

*Opens new tab to start new thought*

kfallon

Somebody's been at the sherry!

orourkeda

You could try putting the cd in a safe place

Joey the lips

oogle yes google....nnno

sock puppet

I've often wished my printed notes had a Ctrl-f function when I'm looking for one line out of 50 pages.

OpenYourEyes

Google things in real life? What have I been using Google in before?

The King of Moo

orourkeda wrote: »

You could try putting the cd in a safe place

My room is pretty safe, just a tad messy. There used to be a monster in my wardrobe when I was a kid but I haven't seen him in a while.

Saila

lulz but no

The King of Moo

OpenYourEyes wrote: »

Google things in real life? What have I been using Google in before?

I'm not sure exactly, but I think it lives in the world where Tron takes place. I think it's the big red evil face at the end (not Brian Cowen btw).

deathrider

Nope, but I've often thought of ringing the remote control for the TV when I can't find it.

AckwelFoley

I do get the random urge to google for things I DONT WANT to see.

Googled a "beheading"

Watched the video. For someone that has a rather strong constitution, i almost vomited and 3 days later find myself rubbing my neck during the day.

Yea.. allahu akbar. ***** :rolleyes:

ArtyM

Ask one of the orderlys to help you look next time they are doing their rounds dispensing your meds.

Animord

No, but I have tried to open my house with my car remote. Disappointingly it doesn't work no matter how long you stand there clicking.

The King of Moo

ArtyM wrote: »

Ask one of the orderlys to help you look next time they are doing their rounds dispensing your meds.

I've tried that, but they claim that the dense foliage I have to search through isn't even in the room!

onlyrocknroll

No, that's a bit weird.

But sometimes when I lose things other than my phone I think (out of habit) "oh I'll just ring it". Then I remember that you can't ring keys or a remote control.

Chuck Stone

Don't cycle much but when I do I'm looking for the wing mirrors and rear view on the road.

Rubberlegs

Ha ha no !! But I often thought of ringing me glasses when I can't find them:o

The King of Moo

73Cat wrote: »

Ha ha no !! But I often thought of ringing me glasses when I can't find them:o

I think of ringing things I've lost as well, I think we're just too used to certain pieces of technology.
I won't try ringing my CD though. It's on Meteor, it'd cost too much. Might try skyping it...

Hookah

After disembarking from my motorcycle, I will continue to perform lifesavers as I walk along the streets.

The pavements are dangerous out there.

papajohn12

I always wished it were possible to ring my things when I'm in a hurry but can't seem to find them. Also, I'd love to have the restore function in my life.

DrHLecter

Edit.

Find in this pub.

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12 matches.

Select all.

Enter.

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escape.

MadameCholet

The King of Moo wrote: »

For example: Was about to look for a CD I know is hidden in my room, when I said to myself for half a second that I'd google the room for it and then just go straight to the part of the room where it is, rather than scouring the room till I found it, and had a vague mental image of myself doing a google search of the room.
Damn internet's reshaping my brain!

*Opens new tab to start new thought*

I know exactly what you mean. In waking moments I can get confused between real life and the internet. And I was 28 or 29 before the internet became widespread really. So I've regressed. I need a computer brain train game. I also sometimes stand in front of a door that doesn't open automatically, and then when I have to figure out whether to push it or pull it, and then expend all that energy doing one or the other, I think, fgs, do I have to do everything??

The King of Moo

I also used to get "Tony Hawks vision" when I was playing Tony Hawks 3 regularly when I was younger. Would see every surface as a potential for some grinding on my imaginary skateboard, and I'd spot surfaces I could jump between to get lots of points for getting "gaps".
Would also find it quite weird after playing GTA III when I saw cars driving on the left, and saw groups of pedestrians clumped together as nice potential sources of revenue by being run over. Good thing I was too young to drive then...

MadameCholet

snyper wrote: »

I do get the random urge to google for things I DONT WANT to see.

Googled a "beheading"

Watched the video. For someone that has a rather strong constitution, i almost vomited and 3 days later find myself rubbing my neck during the day.

Yea.. allahu akbar. ***** :rolleyes:

Now I will have to resist doing that. Already I feel like Father Dougal in the cockpit trying to resist the flashing red button.

vampire of kilmainham

you need to get off those tablets

Aoifey!

sock puppet wrote: »

I've often wished my printed notes had a Ctrl-f function when I'm looking for one line out of 50 pages.

I thought I was the only one that thought that. It comes into my monf every time I sit down with notes more than 3 or 4 pages long.

OutlawPete

In the cinema, when I miss a piece of dialog, have occasionally had the thought that I should rewind it a little.

lalee17

I always try to Bing things in real life..

Whispered

I've often wished for an undo button in real life.

Also, I spent a bit of time playing mario kart and found myself resisting the urge to swerve when the driver ahead of me threw a ciggie out his window. My first thought was to avoid the "banana skin".

The Scientician

Whenever I'm arguing about trivial bullsheet with my friends and family I often joke "TO THE INTERNET" to solve the problem by just googling it. I'm glad I don't have a smartphone, I'd never stop gewglin'.

who the fug

orourkeda wrote: »

You could try putting the cd in a safe place

he did but the index was corrupted

Eve_Dublin

Tried opening the front door of my flat with my monthly travel card.

hondasam

No can't say I have.

thirtythirty

Yes. I've also written an email address on a physical letter by accident when in a rush. Due to a distinctive domain name you'd be surprised how well that worked out.

cocoshovel

I often find myself reading a paper in class or likewise and trying to find a certain sentence but can't find it so I try ctrl+f in real life...

The King of Moo

OutlawPete wrote: »

In the cinema, when I miss a piece of dialog, have occasionally had the thought that I should rewind it a little.

I do the same thing when I'm in a stadium watching a match and miss a goal or big incident.

Capt'n Midnight

The King of Moo wrote: »

For example: Was about to look for a CD I know is hidden in my room, when I said to myself for half a second that I'd google the room for it

I thought you meant google for the CD , and then download it

Actually it woud probably be quicker than looking for the physical object

The King of Moo

Capt'n Midnight wrote: »

I thought you meant google for the CD , and then download it

Actually it woud probably be quicker than looking for the physical object

You're right, I don't know how I didn't even think of doing that.
Though I did actually find it after a little old-fashioned analogue searching.

jme2010

What happens when the OP sees a girl he likes in the street? You reckon he's thought about google-ing her?





I know I have.

blaze1

I googled one man one jar..... really wish i didnt, damn you google i want those 20 seconds of my life erased

sallydan

The Scientician wrote: »

Whenever I'm arguing about trivial bullsheet with my friends and family I often joke "TO THE INTERNET" to solve the problem by just googling it. I'm glad I don't have a smartphone, I'd never stop gewglin'.

I do that too, google is the answer to all lifes little problems

IamtheWalrus

The King of Moo wrote: »

For example: Was about to look for a CD I know is hidden in my room, when I said to myself for half a second that I'd google the room for it and then just go straight to the part of the room where it is, rather than scouring the room till I found it, and had a vague mental image of myself doing a google search of the room.
Damn internet's reshaping my brain!

*Opens new tab to start new thought*

A while back I had an unfounded and incorrect suspicion that one of my friends was gay. For a second I thought about using google to find out.

Some times if I can't find something I'll think about ringing it for a second. Then I cop on.

The King of Moo

jme2010 wrote: »

What happens when the OP sees a girl he likes in the street? You reckon he's thought about google-ing her?





I know I have.

I try to click on them to see if they have any more pictures!

Dartz

Y'know you've been using a computer too long if you've ever googled "My car keys."... or if you're transcribing something down from the screen onto a notepad then reach over to the keyboard and ctrl-s. I forgot that a Biro automatically saves my work as I go.

michelledoh

I getcha! My big thing is losing my phone so i always have to ring it. I always think why can't i just call things i lose like my purse or house keys to find where they are! Life would be so much easier!

shogunpower

no but im so used to driving now that the last time i was walking on the foot path, when i heard someone behind me i imediently looked to the left for the left wing mirror.......



i need to walk more....

Dexterm99

I thought I was still playing Project Gotham Racing and totaled my car

thecornflake

onlyrocknroll wrote: »

No, that's a bit weird.

But sometimes when I lose things other than my phone I think (out of habit) "oh I'll just ring it". Then I remember that you can't ring keys or a remote control.

Of course you can ring your keys . . . . .with a key ring !

*gets coat yada yada*

jme2010

What ever you do, dont put the words

"meat"

and

"spin"

together into google. NFSW :eek:

heidi_ho

passed a road sign today and for a moment thought after i'd do a sky+ on it and rewind....

Rubberlegs

shogunpower wrote: »

no but im so used to driving now that the last time i was walking on the foot path, when i heard someone behind me i imediently looked to the left for the left wing mirror.......



i need to walk more....

Haha! I'm not the only nutter:p. I often do that when walking across the road, on a corner. Though I must say I think driving has made me a safer walker:)