The popular American sitcom Friends is celebrating its 25th anniversary this year and many companies have decided to pay tribute to the iconic TV show using their own platforms -- while immersive Friends-themed pop-ups are open for a limited time across some urban centers, other companies like Google celebrate the anniversary with "character Easter eggs."
For a limited time, when one looks up the names of the characters in the Google search engine, one can enjoy a special feature that references the show. While for Ross one gets to click on a couch and hear him yell 'Pivot!,' Phoebe's plays the verse of Smelly Cat.
The character Easter eggs are fun and promising as they engage Friends fans, as well as those who use the search enging feature on the daily.
Sitcom-Celebrating Search Engine Perks
Google Celebrates Friends' 25th with Character Easter Eggs
Trend Themes
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Industry Implications
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