Google Doodle Celebrates Birthday of Douglas Adams 104
mikejuk writes "Today's Google Doodle celebrates the fact that today would have been Douglas Adam's 61st birthday. For any fans of Adam's Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy this isn't to be missed. The interactive doodle takes us aboard the Heart of Gold spaceship where the towel — the essential travel item for any intergalactic voyager sits on the console besides the, also very necessary cup of tea, which is also a reference to a Dirk Gently novel, The Long Dark Teatime of the Soul. There are lots more tributes hidden including Marvin — the real one not the one in the film, a Babel Fish and more. Have fun exploring but make sure you click on the search symbol to find out more about Douglas Adams and his work."
No, he's 49 (Score:2, Insightful)
He has 49 been since 2001, and will be long after the dolphins leave and the earth is demolished. Once does not age past death, only decompose.
Re:Film? (Score:5, Insightful)
Although uneven, the movie was not bad, with a few brilliant parts. it's not like it's "blasphemous" -- Adams himself wildly changed the story every time it switched mediums. It's got most of the best bits from the book, plus a new ending that does more than just stop (as the book does), and as a bonus it does a great job of capturing Adams' absolute love and fascination with life itself.
not saying it's great beginning to end, but acting like it's any more uneven than a lot of his books is silly.
Re:I was so upset at the reminder of his death... (Score:4, Insightful)
It's funny though, how accurate that idea is. That's exactly what orbiting is - falling, but moving sideways so fast that you miss the ground.
Re:Wow... (Score:3, Insightful)
Are we going to have a slashdot story for every Google Doogle now?
Yes, and you will comment every time about how they are a complete waste of your very valuable time!
Re:Film? (Score:5, Insightful)
I honestly didn't have a problem with Ford, but that may well be because I had no idea there was a Mos Def before I saw the movie. Zaphod, on the other hand, had me grinding out my own fillings.
And the less said about the iMarvin, the better...
Re:Film? (Score:5, Insightful)
The original radio series [wikipedia.org] is by far the best and funniest version. As people so often say, the pictures are better on the radio. If you haven't heard it, buy yourself a present [amazon.co.uk].