Google changes name to 'Topeka'
Another bold and innovative move. I wonder what other large corporation, other than one that had a poor reputation like Philip Morris (Altria), changed its name at the height of its power. Wait -- I need to go Topeka that.
Comments
Happy April Fools Day
Posted by: Ricky Laishram | April 1, 2010 8:34 AM
right...
Posted by: Bahb | April 1, 2010 9:11 AM
Very good April Fools!!! Took me a second to figure it out.
Happy April Fools Day!!
Posted by: David Ezzell | April 1, 2010 9:13 AM
Well, we're not in Kansas any more!
Posted by: Teal Mitchell | April 1, 2010 9:18 AM
This is the best April Fool's joke I have ever witnessed! It made my day - I am still chuckling. :)
Posted by: Rose Ragan | April 1, 2010 9:27 AM
While this will will have no bearing on which municipalities are chosen to participate, it goes to show that Topeka was right on the money with their "stupid" publicity stunt.
I guess Baltimore's mayor et al are the ones feeling pretty stupid right about now. Regardless of whether or not they get picked, this is a major coup for Topeka.
Let me repeat: a MAJOR win.
Posted by: Don | April 1, 2010 9:43 AM
Oh how I sincerely hope this name change is an April Fool's joke. Kansas' gesture was sweet, but this name change is depressing.
Posted by: Barbara Ferguson | April 1, 2010 9:47 AM
Topeka is competing for Google fiber if I am not mistaken. Topeka's creative idea to change its name to Google obviously got their attention.
Posted by: Scott | April 1, 2010 9:47 AM
I don't see it as a coup, more like Google making fun of Topeka for pulling such a ridiculous stunt.
Posted by: Jed | April 1, 2010 10:25 AM
Jed - you are a silly, silly man.
Google is not in the business of ridiculing such as Baltimore did to other cities. Google's move is the ultimate flattery and Topeka should be proud.
Baltimore's move to thumb its collective nose at the competition and publicly leverage Soros creates the perception that a few wealthy elitists are trying to bully their way to Google’s decision.
Posted by: The Dude | April 1, 2010 1:16 PM
They also took all the vowels out of the words on the Gmail log-in page. I thought it was a virus at first.
Posted by: Plato | April 1, 2010 2:19 PM