What Your Google History Reveals About You
I heard on the news that, here in the UK, our internet browsing history is going to be kept on file for years.
I am not really bothered about the details surrounding this. I have nothing to hide and yes, I suppose it is an infringement on my privacy but if MI5 and the likes want to know about my penchant for trash TV, then be my guest.
There is however one thing which I find particularly interesting and that is my Google browsing history.
I think parents turn to Google on a regular basis. All through my pregnancy, Dr Google was a constant help hindrance to my mental well being and, I’m not going to lie, I do Google at least six 60 times a day.
Therefore, I thought it would be funny to share some of my most memorable search terms.
The funniest thing about my quest for my Google history is that Hubster uses Google too so interspersed with the chihuahuas for sale (mine) is also what size engine is in XYZ (his).
So these are things I have searched for in the last month or so. See if you can relate.
- How Use Table Runners on a Square Table. I am thinking of Christmas Day. I really want a table runner (tartan if possible). The problem is we have a massive, square five foot-by-five foot table and I had no idea how to dress it. I did want to buy a new table but Hubster stopped me. According to Google, you need four runners (for eight settings) and lie them across. Who actually knew?
- Photos of leeks growing-this was for a blogging assignment but I still think it looks bizarre with everything else. Maybe the farming connection makes it slightly more acceptable. Maybe not.
- Stags Head Taxidermy. Yes. I know. I really want one though. They are currently on trend for the Christmas season but, to me, a stags head is for life, not just for Christmas. It would look amazing on the wall in our farmhouse but I can’t seem to find a life-sized one. Cue, the next search was for ‘extra large stags head’.
- Minnie Mouse party supplies. I have had to book Boo’s 5th birthday party as, with her birthday being so soon after going back to school after Christmas, I am going to have to hand the invites out at school before they break up. I have calmed down a bit about it though. It is a while off.
- Mr Tumble on YouTube. Seriously, my child never tires of good old Mr T. I imagine if you looked at statistics, it is way up there.
- Do you put nappy cream on all of a baby boy’s bits or just his bottom? Seriously. How are you supposed to know this? I was so used to a girl bottom when doing nappy changing. Who else would I ask?
- How can you tell if a guinea pig is pregnant? You can omit guinea pig and replace with any animal I have ever owned. I’m almost as neurotic about my pet’s pregnancies as I am my own.
- 200 calorie meal ideas. Well, as I write this, it is seven weeks until Christmas and a few pounds off can’t hurt, can it?
- How to grow pumpkins. I am seriously considering having a go next year. We will see.
- Is it normal to…. Well for this one, the list is endless and for this one, Madame Google can be your foe as well as your friend. You see for every person who says it is normal to sniff your dog’s paws and the like (I do by the way), there are ten others saying it isn’t. Be careful out there.
I think a person’s Google search history says a lot about them. Why not have a look at your own and see if you’re as crazy as me.
I could have helped you with a few of these (pictures of leeks, growing pumpkins, boy bits and nappy cream, 200 calories meals and My Mum has a stuffed stag’s head) … but then had you asked me and not Google you would have made the lives of the spies at MI5 so much less interesting 😉
He he I still need the leeks photo if you’re offering 😉
I always love your posts, they always make me laugh. Especially the table runner search, your right, who knew.
I’m terrible for googling…but my post over searched subject has to be, how can I get my baby to sleep right through…x
Brilliant post. My most searched at the moment is ‘is it normal for a newborn to….’ the list is endless! lol xx
Oh I dread to think what weird and wonderful baby/toddler things I’ve searched for over the past 2 years. I do find it reassuring to know that I’ve never had to ask a question on a forum though as there is always a mum somewhere that has asked before and google will generally find it quite easily.
Perfectly normal google search terms, well maybe not the taxidermy one! I wouldn’t dare share my weird google searches.
I agree with you though I’ve got nothing to hide so don’t really care if someone is monitoring me, just ore concerned with preventing all the bad things happening in the world at the moment. #maternitymondays
haha, I don’t think I’d be brave enough to share a post like this, my searches would probably make me seem a bit mad! The table runner thing has confused me though – so you have to criss cross them?
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Yes I think so. I have given up on runners. There’s no way I’m buying 4!! Maybe something to look in the sales for xx
Fun post, hehe. My search history would be eclectic I think! Mostly to do with Thomas & Friends, make up and shopping haha. Thanks for hosting! #maternitymondays
Brilliant post, and very on topic. I must say I would have some similar to you: Dr Google is our friend! Taxiderrmy not so much 🙂
I think mine is pretty much 1st birthday related… (ideas/plates/themes/cakes), hey duggee, cbeebies, in the niight garden (and every character possible), and of course 1st birthday presents….
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I haven’t thought about this much but its actually really interesting! I’m always on google for absolutely everything so its literally like looking into my brain to see what I’m thinking about at any point of the day…frightening! 🙂
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I’ve decided I need to investigate how to turn mine off, from storing it. I’m not pleased with the idea of the search history being stored without its context. Even then, I know it can make new searches a bit quicker, as your search history helps it to guess a similar thing you might be searching for.
As for nappy cream applications, I’ll probably be googling if I have a daughter in the future. 🙂 Not sure how we’re supposed to know the gazillion things we have to know as parents. I say, thank God for google. 🙂 #MaternityMondays
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