How old does google think you are?

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Just wondered

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Take the middle value of the range offered:

Poll Results

Option	Votes
10 years younger or more	30
Close enough	23
5 yrs younger	17
10 years older or more	8
3 yrs younger	6
5 yrs older	5
3 yrs older	2

― Mark G, Monday, 9 January 2012 16:42 (thirteen years ago)

Hmm, will see about fixing gibberish thread title q.

― Mark G, Monday, 9 January 2012 16:42 (thirteen years ago)

i quite like it tbh

― thomp, Monday, 9 January 2012 16:43 (thirteen years ago)

Shame the option "Google doesn't have a clue" isn't listed tbh

― I certainly wouldn't have, but hey. (Le Bateau Ivre), Monday, 9 January 2012 17:12 (thirteen years ago)

― The Eyeball Of Hull (Colonel Poo), Monday, 9 January 2012 17:22 (thirteen years ago)

Thinks I'm 18–24. Actually: 36

― Chewshabadoo, Monday, 9 January 2012 17:33 (thirteen years ago)

hahahaha that is awesome

― Bam! Orgasm explosion in your facehole. (DJP), Monday, 9 January 2012 17:53 (thirteen years ago)

I can't find any info on my supposed demographic. All it says is:

No interest or demographic categories are associated with your ads preferences so far. You can add or edit interests and demographics at any time.

I'm don't even know how it could guess the demographic. Based on my Google searches?

― Tuomas, Monday, 9 January 2012 18:23 (thirteen years ago)

The midpoint of the range is my age exactly.

― justfanoe (Greg Fanoe), Monday, 9 January 2012 19:21 (thirteen years ago)

Thinks I'm 45-54, the cunt. I'm 32.

― Sick Mouthy (Scik Mouthy), Monday, 9 January 2012 19:25 (thirteen years ago)

Thinks I'm 25-34. Off by 4.

― pplains, Monday, 9 January 2012 19:44 (thirteen years ago)

45-54, the cusp of which I will indeed reach come October, so I'll give Google that one.

― Race Against Rockism (Myonga Vön Bontee), Monday, 9 January 2012 22:18 (thirteen years ago)

As I mentioned on the other thread, 65+, even though I just turned 50. Better stay off the shuffleboard sites.

― clemenza, Monday, 9 January 2012 22:21 (thirteen years ago)

35-44, i'm 35 so fair play i suppose. always thought of myself as young for my age tho so i don't know...

― second only to popcorn (or something), Monday, 9 January 2012 23:22 (thirteen years ago)

actually maybe not, have been called a bit of an old man in the past.

― second only to popcorn (or something), Monday, 9 January 2012 23:24 (thirteen years ago)

18-24. I'm 37.

― ledge, Monday, 9 January 2012 23:46 (thirteen years ago)

25-34, and I'm 34.

― polyphonic, Monday, 9 January 2012 23:48 (thirteen years ago)

It thinks I'm 13 years younger than I am. Not sure how to feel about that.

― ☆★☆彡彡 (ENBB), Monday, 9 January 2012 23:50 (thirteen years ago)

It thought I was a male 18-24 with no interests. (Before I opted out, that is)

― La Lechera, Monday, 9 January 2012 23:54 (thirteen years ago)

65+ YES

― The Silent Extreme (Shakey Mo Collier), Monday, 9 January 2012 23:57 (thirteen years ago)

25-34 - I'm 30

― Kiarostami bag (milo z), Monday, 9 January 2012 23:58 (thirteen years ago)

only off by 30 years lol

― The Silent Extreme (Shakey Mo Collier), Monday, 9 January 2012 23:59 (thirteen years ago)

Mine was 10 years younger.

― Mark G, Tuesday, 10 January 2012 09:33 (thirteen years ago)

Thinks I'm average 21, male, so 10 years younger.

― I want your nose, your shoes and your unicycle (dog latin), Tuesday, 10 January 2012 09:42 (thirteen years ago)

18-24, I'm about to hit 30.

Also, among the highlights of my interests:
Computers & Electronics - Electronics & Electrical - Data Sheets & Electronics Reference
Shopping - Apparel - Clothing Accessories - Gems & Jewelry

― CraigG, Tuesday, 10 January 2012 10:53 (thirteen years ago)

35-44, can't argue with that

― Rapper rejoins fat man's co-op (NickB), Tuesday, 10 January 2012 10:59 (thirteen years ago)

By Mark's criteria (middle value of range), it thinks I'm 22 years younger than I am. So far, I win.

― Michael Jones, Tuesday, 10 January 2012 11:13 (thirteen years ago)

24-35 and I'm 39.

― gonna give her the old fuquay-varina (Jenny), Tuesday, 10 January 2012 13:36 (thirteen years ago)

hahahahaa it thinks im 65+

― max, Tuesday, 10 January 2012 13:53 (thirteen years ago)

35-44 and male - I'm 51 and female

― Jaq, Tuesday, 10 January 2012 15:25 (thirteen years ago)

i just turned 30 the other day so i kind of appreciate having someone tell me i'm 18-24

― seasonal thug (some dude), Wednesday, 11 January 2012 04:23 (thirteen years ago)

25-34 and I'm 25

― iatee, Wednesday, 11 January 2012 04:24 (thirteen years ago)

it got my age range right. i'm 31 and it said like 28-34

― Neanderthal, Wednesday, 11 January 2012 04:25 (thirteen years ago)

from work computer

Arts & Entertainment - Music & Audio - Experimental & Industrial Music
Arts & Entertainment - Music & Audio - Music Equipment & Technology - Musical Instruments
Arts & Entertainment - Music & Audio - Music Equipment & Technology - Musical Instruments - Pianos & Keyboards
Arts & Entertainment - Music & Audio - Music Reference - Song Lyrics & Tabs
Arts & Entertainment - Music & Audio - Music Streams & Downloads
Arts & Entertainment - Performing Arts - Dance
Computers & Electronics - Software - Multimedia Software - Audio & Music Software - Audio Files Formats & Codecs
News - Politics
Reference - General Reference - Dictionaries & Encyclopedias
Reference - Language Resources

Age: 25-34
Gender: Male

― Crackle Box, Wednesday, 11 January 2012 13:50 (thirteen years ago)

65+ ???!!
I am 29

― lou reed scott walker monks niagra (chinavision!), Wednesday, 11 January 2012 13:57 (thirteen years ago)

35-44 and I'm 40 so +1 for G-stalking

Arts & Entertainment - Music & Audio - Music Streams & Downloads
Arts & Entertainment - Music & Audio - Radio
Business & Industrial - Business Services - Quality Control & Tracking
Computers & Electronics - Software - Multimedia Software - Desktop Publishing - Fonts
Food & Drink - Cooking & Recipes
Internet & Telecom - Mobile & Wireless - Mobile Apps & Add-Ons
Internet & Telecom - Mobile & Wireless - Mobile Phones - Smart Phones
People & Society - Social Issues & Advocacy - Charity & Philanthropy
Science - Ecology & Environment - Climate Change & Global Warming
Sports - Team Sports - Soccer

It just knows that I read Stuff.

― ERIC CANONTA FOR PRESIDETN! (onimo), Wednesday, 11 January 2012 14:02 (thirteen years ago)

Yeah I get it:

Arts & Entertainment
Computers & Electronics - Consumer Electronics - Camera & Photo Equipment
Computers & Electronics - Consumer Electronics - Camera & Photo Equipment - Cameras & Camcorders - Cameras
Computers & Electronics - Software - Multimedia Software - Desktop Publishing - Fonts
Food & Drink - Restaurants
Law & Government - Government - Executive Branch
News - Newspapers
News - Politics
World Localities - North America - USA - California - San Francisco Bay Area
World Localities - North America - USA - Mid-Atlantic (USA) - New York State - New York City

The work computer is part of it.

― lou reed scott walker monks niagra (chinavision!), Wednesday, 11 January 2012 14:07 (thirteen years ago)

Law & Government - Government - Executive Branch

I read political news, but Executive Branch specifically???

― lou reed scott walker monks niagra (chinavision!), Wednesday, 11 January 2012 14:07 (thirteen years ago)

yeah off by almost 20 years. nice.

― Summer Slam! (Ste), Wednesday, 11 January 2012 15:02 (thirteen years ago)

65+

― Do you know what the secret of comity is? (Michael White), Wednesday, 11 January 2012 15:05 (thirteen years ago)

Automatic thread bump. This poll is closing tomorrow.

― System, Sunday, 15 January 2012 00:01 (thirteen years ago)

Mine thinks I am 18-24 and a dude.

― homosexual II, Sunday, 15 January 2012 00:20 (thirteen years ago)

not really a surprise tbh

― homosexual II, Sunday, 15 January 2012 00:22 (thirteen years ago)

glory holes amirite

― I certainly wouldn't have, but hey. (Le Bateau Ivre), Sunday, 15 January 2012 00:52 (thirteen years ago)

18-24 year old male

Arts & Entertainment
Arts & Entertainment - Music & Audio
Arts & Entertainment - Music & Audio - Dance & Electronic Music
Arts & Entertainment - Music & Audio - Urban & Hip-Hop - Rap & Hip-Hop
Arts & Entertainment - TV & Video - Online Video
Arts & Entertainment - TV & Video - TV Shows & Programs
Computers & Electronics - Computer Hardware - Computer Components
Computers & Electronics - Software - Operating Systems - Mac OS

― mh, Sunday, 15 January 2012 01:01 (thirteen years ago)

25-34 male, so more than 10 years younger than I am. Um no offense Google but you are the only one I've ever fooled.

― Display Name (this cannot be changed):, Sunday, 15 January 2012 01:10 (thirteen years ago)

25-34 also. More than 10 years younger than I am as well. Thanks google.

― curmudgeon, Sunday, 15 January 2012 02:46 (thirteen years ago)

28, but it places me in 18-24.

― muus lääv? :D muus dut :( (Telephone thing), Sunday, 15 January 2012 02:49 (thirteen years ago)

it thinks i'm an 18-24 yo male which is surprising considering how much time i spend googling for eyebag solutions and facial yoga.

― jed_, Sunday, 15 January 2012 02:57 (thirteen years ago)

You currently do not have an ‘id’ cookie.

Take that, ad bitchez.

― StanM, Sunday, 15 January 2012 08:38 (thirteen years ago)

Arts & Entertainment
Arts & Entertainment - Events & Listings - Concerts & Music Festivals
Arts & Entertainment - Music & Audio
Arts & Entertainment - Music & Audio - Urban & Hip-Hop - Rap & Hip-Hop
Arts & Entertainment - Music & Audio - Urban & Hip-Hop - Soul & R&B
Arts & Entertainment - TV & Video - Online Video
Internet & Telecom - Web Services - Web Design & Development
Jobs & Education - Education - Teaching & Classroom Resources
Online Communities - Online Goodies - Clip Art & Animated GIFs
Reference - General Reference - Dictionaries & Encyclopedias

― somebody sh1pley the brinks truck (Whiney G. Weingarten), Sunday, 15 January 2012 08:51 (thirteen years ago)

the only reason I can think it files me in "Jobs & Education - Education - Teaching & Classroom Resources" is because I always forget the hyperlink tag, so I literally google "a href" like 10 times a week, and it always takes me to a school page

― somebody sh1pley the brinks truck (Whiney G. Weingarten), Sunday, 15 January 2012 08:52 (thirteen years ago)

18-24 prolly for all the gif sites :(

http://forgifs.com/gallery/d/196529-1/Clumsy-waitress-falls-through-window.gif

― somebody sh1pley the brinks truck (Whiney G. Weingarten), Sunday, 15 January 2012 08:54 (thirteen years ago)

so apparently in the last week Google has corrected its original "28-34" guess to "18-24".

I blame ILX for the de-evolution

― Neanderthal, Sunday, 15 January 2012 17:28 (thirteen years ago)

I deleted all my google cookies yesterday so it's been reset, but when I checked this properly, it reckoned I was an 18-24 male. So I'm like, half my age. Brilliant.

― White Chocolate Cheesecake, Sunday, 15 January 2012 19:59 (thirteen years ago)

xxp ffs that person is literally running at that window - FAKE

― insert 2012 appropriate display name here (snoball), Sunday, 15 January 2012 20:09 (thirteen years ago)

Not fake, imo. When tripping and falling forward with a heavy tray of glass objects you wish not to drop, your feet are lagging behind your body, so that running forward to catch up with it is a natural reaction.

― Aimless, Sunday, 15 January 2012 20:30 (thirteen years ago)

G has issues reconciling the

Arts & Entertainment - Music & Audio - Dance & Electronic Music
Computers & Electronics - Computer Hardware - Computer Components - Sound & Video Cards

with the

Finance - Currencies & Foreign Exchange
Science - Biological Sciences

Not at all surprised it marks me 10 years younger.

― Plato’s The Cave In Claymation (Sanpaku), Sunday, 15 January 2012 20:32 (thirteen years ago)

10 years younger, not as young as the checkout girl at Sainsbury's thought I was.

― mmmm, Sunday, 15 January 2012 20:39 (thirteen years ago)

Automatic thread bump. This poll's results are now in.

― System, Monday, 16 January 2012 00:01 (thirteen years ago)

that gif - less funny if she, like, died.

― Porto for Pyros (The Cursed Return of the Dastardly Thermo Thinwall), Monday, 16 January 2012 00:15 (thirteen years ago)

So, mostly younger.

― Mark G, Monday, 16 January 2012 10:30 (thirteen years ago)

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