Today’s Google’s doodle is a tribute to author Douglas Adams (1952-2001), the late author of the acclaimed novel, The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy.
Adams would have been 61 today.
Hitchhiker’s Guide was originally a radio comedy, broadcast on the BBC’s Radio 4 in 1978, before Adams published it in novel form one year later.
The doodle includes many references to his work, such as a towel (essential item for space travel), a cup of tea, and beloved “paranoid android” Marvin.
Clicking on the tablet-like gadget on the spacecraft dash, which reads “Don’t Panic” – the oft-repeated Hitchhiker’s Guide mantra – reveals more Easter eggs.
For instance, a drawing of earth and a message reading “mostly harmless” – the title of the fifth installment in Adams’ “five-part trilogy” – appear with clicks.
As for the doodle itself? Not Google’s best work. Honestly we can barely make out the word. But you gotta respect the search giant’s taste in books.