The search giant gives a nod to Gay Pride Month by adding a rainbow to related search results — but doesn’t give gays the full Doodle treatment
Google often excites its users by changing its trademark “Doodle” to play off current events, mark historic occasions, or pay homage to American greats. But this month — Gay Pride Month — Google’s Doodles have left the gay community hanging. Google has added a small rainbow at the end of its search tab, but it’s only visible when users enter gay-related search terms. In the past, the search giant has created full-blown Doodles for seemingly frivolous events like Pi Day, and the anniversary of Pac-Man, causing some gay-rights advocates to condemn Google for not giving Gay Pride Month its own Doodle. Is Google wronging the gay community?
At least Google recognizes Gay Pride Month: Celebrating Pride Month “should be commended,” says Jonathan Higbee at InstinctMagazine.com, even if Google’s tribute to gays is only visible if your search …
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