# Tumbling Search Terms Google Asks Users to Type 'Do a Barrel Roll' for Fun Results By Meghan Young | Published 2011-11-12 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/do-a-barrel-roll References: [adrants](http://www.adrants.com/2011/11/google-does-a-barrel-roll.php) & [google](http://www.google.com) The terms [Easter Egg on the Internet](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/boring-button) refers to a playful, purposeless function that a website develops for fun, and 'Do a Barrel Roll' is a perfect example. Created by [Google](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/squid-game-1), a person simply needs to type Do a Barrel Roll in the search engine and hit enter. All of a sudden, the page itself tumbles before their eyes, essentially creating the perspective of doing a barrel roll. These Easter Eggs not only show a company’s humorous side, but also brighten up one's day. This is a great example of how [Google consistently captivates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/google-disco) the attention of people around the world. For anyone who is looking for a great time-waster, Do a Barrel Roll is the ideal solution. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.4/10 - Popularity: 39% | Activity: 84% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) > [Internet](https://www.trendhunter.com/internet) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Playful Easter Eggs:** Incorporating playful Easter eggs into products or services can create a more interactive and engaging user experience. - **Interactive User Experience:** Creating a more interactive user experience helps attract and retain customers. - **Humorous Marketing:** Adding humor to marketing campaigns can help establish brand personality and connect with customers. ### Who This Affects Most - **Technology:** Incorporating secret or fun features in tech products can create a more enjoyable user experience. - **Marketing:** Using humor in marketing campaigns can establish a brand personality and increase engagement. - **Entertainment:** Incorporating playful Easter eggs into video games and other forms of entertainment can create a more enjoyable and memorable experience for users. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Show-Inspired Browser Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/squid-game-1.md) - [Sarcastic Internet Search Tutorials](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/let-me-google-that.md) - [Digital Halloween Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pacmans-45th.md) - [Mystery Search Engines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mystery-search.md) - [Search Engine Football Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mini-cup.md) - [Digital Personality Tool Quizes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/find-your-doodle.md) - [Time-Traveling Internet Searches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/search-a-year.md) - [Enhanced Shopping Results](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/search-engine-1.md) - [Uncharted Web Journeys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/uncharted-web-journeys.md)