Edit: Now Serving an Absent Mind
Feeling that they aren't in enough trouble over potential misuses of Google Earth, the folks over at 1600 Amphitheatre Parkway have laid an easter egg in the latest GE update. I like to call it Google Terrorist; it's a new flight simulator that allows users to fly all over God's green earth, or at least satellite images of it.
It's actually a lot of fun; I'm flying towards the Pacific as I write this. But what fascinates me the most is that, with 3D buildings turned on, one can practice flying F16 Vipers into such landmarks as the Empire State Building, the Pentagon, and the White House.
One almost has to think that Google is looking for a fight. What do they think will happen when a major news network (especially Fox) stumbles upon this gem of a story? "New Google Program Tons of Fun! Web 2.0 is awesome! More at Eleven!" I don't think so. This has the potential to make Grand Theft Auto look like Barbie Fashion Designer.
...no, I've never played Barbie Fashion Designer.
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...except maybe to help my sister when she was stuck.
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...GODDAMN THIS PINK HIGH-HEEL LOADING SCREEN, TAKE ME TO THE FRIGGIN' FASHION SHOW ALREADY!
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...man, I still haven't reached the Pacific yet! This is supposed to be Mach 2? Hrm...
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