Flickr + Google = Naughty

Here's a fun science experiment for the kids!
  • Step 1 - Head over to Google (aka "the Goog")
  • Step 2 - Search on the term "flickr"
So far so good, right? Nothing unusual about using the most popular search engine to search for the name of the most popular photo sharing site, right? And it's no surprise that Flickr.com comes up first in the list of results but if you take a closer look...
Hey Bikinis on Flickr!
Bikinis? Who knew, right?
 
Ok, it's no secret that Flickr can be an endlessly entertaining (and gag-inducing) source of amateur porn so the subcategory of "bikini" is probably a lot less offensive than say..."angry cross-dressing grandfathers with llamas".
 
But wait. That's not even the good part!
 
Search on Flickr!Clicking on the link to "Search" opens up a whole new can of worms.
 
Am I going to tell/show you the results?
 
No. If I did, you wouldn't learn anything and I would be the world's crappiest science professor. So in the name of science, just go try it out for yourself.
 
You can come back later and leave me a string of capital letters in my comments like "LOLWTF?KTHXBAIBBQ!"
 
Update 10/06/08: Google or Flickr has taken notice and taken the subcategories down. For those who missed it, the link to "Search" brought you to a Flickr search on the term "upskirt".
 
Update 10/06/08 Part II: Instead, check out this other "secret" Flicker feature. Hint, it involves pandas and rainbows.

Comments

Hugh Briss - Ventibate's picture
You have a problem with porn? "Gag inducing"? Funny, based on your blog I wouldn't have pegged you as a prude. I'm not even getting the point of the post. It almost sounds like you don't even like bikinis and are offended by the fact that you can find bikini photos on Flickr. Maybe I'm just missing the point.
April's picture
WTF?? Why in the hell did it come up with such a random search like that....and why do so many of those pictures exist?? Um, Hugh? Did you try it? Because you are missing the point.
vrtualme's picture
i got "upskirt"? lame

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Jason's picture
@Hugh
I LOVE porn!! But have you seen the amateur porn on Flickr? Not the nude photography, the porn - like this (DON'T say I didn't warn you...). The funny part is that Google is creating subcategories for bikinis and upskirts for a Yahoo owned company! p.s. I love porn.
 
@April
I blame junior high school boys.
 
@vrtualme
Yep, it's upskirt every time. Why Google has chosen to highlight those pics, we may never know.
Jinksy's picture
LOLWTF?KTHXBAIBBQ! Are you happy, now?
Deb's picture
Okay, I just made a huge mistake. I said to myself, "Time to step away from your computer work and go enjoy the last hours of daylight. But first, let's go see what Jason is up to." And then this. And I do it. And I click on Morticia's photo. And now I've got six screens of trainwrecks heading down even more tracks and I can't look away. Ruined!
Jason's picture
@Jinksy
Moderately. By the way, when typing your name, I typed "Junksy" not once but twice. A new moniker for you? C'mon, think about it now. I get royalties though...
 
@Deb
You should know that my intentions are to always waste the precious time of others. It's my new "subtle" world domination plan. Now, try searching Flickr for trannies and cross-dressers. Good times.
Jinksy's picture
@Jason Does that mean I have to change my last name to Junk?
Viqi French's picture
Wow, Jason!! lol Flickr must have read your original post and changed what happens when you Google search blindly... I couldn't find what you referenced as you described. HOWEVER... I clicked your link down here to "Mortitia"... She's delighted that her pic has gotten 1,000 views. Wonder if she knows to thank you for probably 999 of them? ;-D
Jason's picture
@Junksy
Yes. It sounds way more sexy. If you could, I would try to get yourself an official sounding title too like "Dr. Junk" or "Lieutenant Junk".
 
@Viqi
Yep it's gone (thanks, I put an update in the post) - it formerly brought you to a Flickr search query for the term "upskirt"! I would prefer if our friend Morticia remained oblivious to my existence. I don't need anymore secret admirers. :)
Jinksy's picture
@Jason I think I should keep my last name the way it is. I just got married last year, and I don't think my wife wants to change her last name from Jinks to Junk quite yet. Time will tell.
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