Google's great sense of humour

Author: Brett Thomas
Published: 2nd April 2007
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Google's great sense of humour

"Crap-tastic" - Google's new TiSP will use your pipes as tubes.

We've all had it happen - you sit down on the loo, and that genius idea comes to you. There's a reason we revere it with the titles of "porcelain god" and "throne." In fact, the toilet is a veritable fountain of information - and Google is going to tap it for what it's worth to provide you internet. Introducing TiSP.

TiSP is an amazing new technology that was brought to light yesterday on Google's website, and it could revolutionize the way you get internet. It stands for "Toilet Internet Service Provider," and it does exactly what it sounds. By using the pipes already in your house to carry fiberoptic cabes, TiSP provides direct internet access for free. "We've got that whole organizing-the-world's-information thing more or less under control," said co-president Larry Page in a press release.

Codenamed "Dark Porcelain", the new service will be compatible with all major operating systems, including Windows Vista. The only thing that is required is a connection to your city's sewer system - septic owners need not apply. Once you sign up for the free service online, you will receive a welcome kit and installation instructions. The welcome kit contains a reel of fiberoptic cable, a TiSP router, and install CD. All you need to do is GFlush the cable down the nearest TiSP access node, plug it in and install the software. You'll be up and running within 60 minutes.

Marissa Mayer, Google's Vice President of Search Products and User Experience, added her own thoughts to the new technology. "I firmly believe TiSP will be a breakthrough product, particularly for those users who, like Larry himself, do much of their best thinking in the bathroom." How true, Marissa.

Of course, this is Google's April Fools joke to us all, if you hadn't guessed by now. One has to admit that Larry is definitely getting a bad potty mouth with the media, but one might expect that after turning the world of searching on its ear.

Do you have a thought on the "hacker humour"? Tell us about it (or other great technology April Fools jokes) in our forums.
Quote will. 2nd April 2007, 14:28
Not to forget Google Paper... The Gmail Delivey service :p
Quote Firehed 2nd April 2007, 15:09
Ah, if only. Loved the idea of Google Paper, but that would be way too good to be true.

Speaking of gmail though, anyone else having problems with gmail pop access recently? I haven't been able to get to mine for about four days, and only realized it two days ago (thought it was strange that I hadn't received anything in 48 hours...)
Quote Bluephoenix 2nd April 2007, 15:24
mine works fine, though I had an error in the past where a server went down and reset the POP access settings.
Quote Rocket733 2nd April 2007, 16:31
Interesting enough the idea of fiber through the sewer isn't such a farfetched idea. It was done in the early 2000's by a startup here which used the sewers and robots to bring fiber to cities.
Quote Redbeaver 2nd April 2007, 17:32
lol nice one google...

i luv it when big companies pull prank... totally different level lol
Quote Tyinsar 2nd April 2007, 19:10
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Originally Posted by Rocket733
Interesting enough the idea of fiber through the sewer isn't such a farfetched idea. It was done in the early 2000's by a startup here which used the sewers and robots to bring fiber to cities.
Silly, http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Plumber%27s_snake once equals disaster for this plan.
Quote David_Fitzy 2nd April 2007, 19:53
I only skim read this article and thought it was for real, until i followed the link through to the google page and saw the cable sticking out the toilet. Before I read it I did see the router and think ah-ha netgear partnership.
Quote 1e8o 2nd April 2007, 21:59
Deep inside google they are all kids :P
Quote GoodBytes 3rd April 2007, 03:05
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How can Google offer this service for free?
We believe that all users deserve free, fast and sanitary online access. To offset the cost of providing the TiSP service, we use information gathered by discreet DNA sequencing of your personal bodily output to display online ads that are contextually relevant to your culinary preferences, current health status and likelihood of developing particular medical conditions going forward. Google also offers premium levels of service for a monthly fee (see below).

Just wait until you surf the net and you get diarrhea medicine ads everywhere, and your friend is next to you ;)
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