
There is a Barbie easter egg hidden in Google
As the release of the Barbie movie is just days away, excitement is in the air with brand collaborations, pink billboards and talk of "Kenenergy." Even Google is getting into the spirit as it now has a Barbie-based hidden Easter egg feature. Given the popularity of the movie ahead of it coming out, there's no doubt fans will be using Google to look up associated words with the film such as director Greta Gerwig, as well as Barbie and Ken played by Margot Robbie and Ryan Gosling. Sign up to our free Indy100 weekly newsletter If you give those names a Google search then you'll see the page light up with pink sparkles before turning the page that was previously white into a pink hue to channel the Barbiecore aesthetic. It's not the first time Google has used this feature for films or shows as a there was a Cordyceps animation for The Last of Us and a Grogu appeared for The Mandalorian. There was plenty of reaction and feedback after this feature went viral on Twitter. Meanwhile, others couldn't resist making some "Barbenheimer" based humour, where they joked about this feature being used for the Oppenheimer film when looking up actor Cillian Murphy and director Christopher Nolan. The story is about American scientist J. Robert Oppenheimer (played by Murphy) and his role in the development of the atomic bomb. Needless to say, the memes were explosive. Elsewhere, here are 20 of the best Barbenheimer memes, reactions and mashups, 36 of the biggest Barbie brand collaborations and all Barbie-inspired looks Margot Robbie has worn. Have your say in our news democracy. Click the upvote icon at the top of the page to help raise this article through the indy100 rankings.
1970-01-01 08:00

Man complaining about UK being overcrowded on empty street goes viral in resurfaced clip
A man complaining about the UK being overcrowded on an empty street in Kettering has gone viral in a resurfaced clip. James Acaster returned to his hometown for a Sky Christmas special in 2017 to turn on the Christmas lights and have chats with local people. He had one chat with a man on an empty street who was very unhappy with overcrowding - for some reason. "This country is overcrowded, very overcrowded," he said. "It is equivalent to like China or India," he added. Sign up to our free Indy100 weekly newsletter "It doesn't look it though," Acaster replied, while looking around at the empty street. "If it doesn't feel like it, its alright innit?" "Well it's quiet today because its early," the man said. "Later on you won't be able to move, shoulder to shoulder," Acaster quipped. "Because of?" he continued. "People," the man said. "From?" Acaster asked again. "Abroad," the man said. You can take a look at the clip, which resurfaced on Twitter earlier this week, here: It takes all sorts to make a world. Have your say in our news democracy. Click the upvote icon at the top of the page to help raise this article through the indy100 rankings.
1970-01-01 08:00

'I don't like it': Miranda Lambert pauses concert to slam fans for 'worrying about their selfie'
Miranda Lambert paused her Las Vegas residency concert on Saturday (15.07.23) to hit out at some fans who were "worried about their selfie" rather than listening to her music, and insisted it was "p****** her off".
1970-01-01 08:00

Accused Discord leaker Jack Teixeira argues he should be let out of jail as he awaits his classified documents trial, citing Trump's release
The Massachusetts Air National Guardsman who is accused of posting a trove of classified documents to social media asked a judge to reconsider his detention on Monday, pointing out that he is charged with the same federal counts as former President Donald Trump and that prosecutors did not opposed Trump's release.
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Miranda Lambert pauses concert to call out selfie-takers
Miranda Lambert just wants to sing her songs, and she wants her concertgoers to put their phones down to listen.
1970-01-01 08:00

Japan PM Kishida in Abu Dhabi for energy, green tech talks
By Rachna Uppal ABU DHABI Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida arrived in the United Arab Emirates on Monday
1970-01-01 08:00

US orders deployment of fighter jets and Navy destroyer to Middle East in response to Iranian activities
US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin has ordered F-35 and F-16 fighter jets deployed to the Middle East, as well as the destroyer USS Thomas Hudner, in response to Iranian activities in the Strait of Hormuz.
1970-01-01 08:00

Iraqi officials condemn demolition of 300-year-old minaret in Basra
Condemnation grew in Iraq after a 300-year-old minaret, viewed as a heritage site by the Ministry of Culture, was demolished in the southern city of Basra on Friday.
1970-01-01 08:00

More tourists caught defacing Rome's ancient Colosseum
Two more tourists have been caught apparently defacing the Colosseum in Rome, following a similar incident in June.
1970-01-01 08:00

Mum hires erotic dancer for her son as an 18th birthday present
A modern mum hired an erotic dancer for her son’s 18th birthday. The unnamed mother is seen carrying a cake for her lad, seated in the middle of a dark room with several pals looking on from the side. She tells him to wish for whatever his heart desires because he is now 18. The young man closes his eyes, makes a wish, and blows out the candle on the cake. The mother then makes the birthday boy close his eyes as the music starts playing. Sign up to our free Indy100 weekly newsletter She then calls in the dancer, who enters the room in a saucy mask and tight dress. The young man, also not named, appears shocked by his birthday gift. He covers his face in embarrassment while his mum whoops loudly. The woman is seen performing a saucy dance on the birthday boy as the clip comes to an end. The bizarre birthday bash took place in the Mexican state of Nuevo León. One local said: “I thought Spider-Man was going to come out.” Another wrote: “The best mum award definitely goes to her.” Alan joked: “Birthday boy ‘I only wanted a PS5, Xbox or one of those PCs that streamers use’.” Sumon commented: “Guess I was born in the wrong part of the world.” Frank remarked: “Bro will never ask anything from his mum again.” Jess said: “Let’s see how much she laughs when he has a kid at 19.” Jonathan wrote: “Haha, what a modern mum, but how embarrassing for your mum to see you like that.” A video of the coming-of-age party has gone viral on Instagram with 23 million views and 1.8 million likes.Have your say in our news democracy. Click the upvote icon at the top of the page to help raise this article through the indy100 rankings.
1970-01-01 08:00

Baseball Announcers Cannot Stop Getting Hit in the Head With Foul Balls
Ahmed Fareed takes a foul ball to the head while doing an interview.
1970-01-01 08:00

Golfers at prestigious Las Vegas course now forced to stare at gigantic eyeball
Golfers at a prestigious golf course in Las Vegas, Nevada are being confronted with an odd eyesore - a literal gigantic eye called 'The Sphere.' If you've not seen the images or videos online yet, Las Vegas has a brand new attraction - The Sphere at The Venetian Resort. The 18,600-seat orb is basically a huge spherical LED video screen that can take the form of pretty much anything that is the shape of a ball. It cost $2.3 billion to build and was lit up for the first time earlier this month. So far, the Moon and a humungous NBA basketball have been projected from the orb but its newest image, a huge eye, might just be impacting a local golf course and its patrons. The eyeball currently overlooks the Wynn Golf Club, which is essentially the closest neighbour to the Sphere. The golf club is reportedly one of the most prestigious and lucrative golf courses in the entire United States and costs around $600 to play at. Now how funny you find this depends on how much you like golf but needless to say, people found it very humourous. Shooter McGavin, a character from the Adam Sandler golf comedy Happy Gilmore, was on the side of not being impressed. The Sphere does not open to the public until September with U2 set to be the first residency at the venue with their 'UV Achtung Baby Live at Sphere' show. Have your say in our news democracy. Click the upvote icon at the top of the page to help raise this article through the indy100 rankings.
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