Microsoft unveiled its newest product today: Bing. The site will go live June 3, and Microsoft is touting it as a "decision engine." According to a press release, Bing will provide more focused and useful searches in four "key" areas: "making a purchase decision, planning a trip, researching a health condition or finding a local business." The All Things D blog has a pretty thorough recap of CEO Steve Ballmer’s address, and I’m very curious to give it a hands-on try next week.
So, the name. My first reaction: Oh my God, Chandler Bing! And, of course, the Janice-inflected Bing-a-ling. Other PW staffers have mentioned Bing Crosby, Bada Bing, and bing cherries. Maybe the slogan can be, "If you like it then you shoulda putta Bing on it," or "Give me a Bing some time," or "The big Bing theory."
When you hear "Bing," what comes to mind, PopWatchers? Also, holy balls, there are a lot of Chandler "tribute" videos on YouTube, and I watched way too many of them.
Binghamton
Chnandler Bnong.
“It’s Gaelic for ‘Thy turkey’s done.’”
Of course Chandler! Also the name on his TV Guide, “Chanadler Bong.”
That’s MIZ Chnandler Bong!
his arms flail about as if independent from his body!
I miss friends the show.
Friends bloopers:
http://hahaha-havealaugh.blogspot.com
“BING! NED RYERSON!” — GROUNDHOG DAY
Will Microsoft’s Bing also be a Transpondster?
steph, that’s MRS. Chanandler Bong.
Seriously though, could this BE any more hilarious?
and will it be able to process the WENUS?
Bing Crosby (yes, I’m THAT old to remember him!)
Look at me! I’m Chandler – could I BE wearing anymore clothes?
Awww i miss FRIENDS…
Of course will always remind us of CHINGALING BING!!
Chandler Bing! My favorite part of Friends.
“It seems like every time we talk he wants to say my name, so when he gets to my last name he can exaggerate the Bing. Chandler Bing–BING!”