Type Or Speak “Hodor” To Google & Get A Game Of Thrones Surprise
Google and its Google Search App now have a special surprise for “Game of Thrones” fans. Saying or typing “Hodor” causes Google to respond as Hodor would — speaking all in Hodor. Along with recent updates including new Now cards and a “flip a coin” feature, Google’s Search App has gained the Hodor support. Saying, “Ok Google, […]
Google and its Google Search App now have a special surprise for “Game of Thrones” fans. Saying or typing “Hodor” causes Google to respond as Hodor would — speaking all in Hodor.
Along with recent updates including new Now cards and a “flip a coin” feature, Google’s Search App has gained the Hodor support. Saying, “Ok Google, Hodor” or tapping the Search App microphone icon before pronouncing “Hodor” will deliver a direct answer box filled with the “Game of Thrones” character’s most often repeated line which happens to be his name.
To make it work, I had to use the “Ok Google” prompt first; although, this may have more to do with my slight cold and somewhat Southern accent.
Typing “Hodor” into Google produces the same thing, a search page with a special “Hodor” box filled with Hodor at the top. Clicking on the little “Hodor?” link just keeps the Hodor conversation going.
If you’re not a follower of HBO’s “Game of Thrones” hit show, Hodor is one of the good guys whose only speaking lines involve stating his name.
Before becoming a Google Easter Egg, “Game of Thrones” author George Martin used his character’s signature line to have fun with fans with the following Tweet:
I'm in a rush to finish the next book, so the entire second half will be written from Hodor's perspective. pic.twitter.com/6trvaOZHp0
— George RR Martin (@GRRM) April 17, 2014
Opinions expressed in this article are those of the guest author and not necessarily Search Engine Land. Staff authors are listed here.
Related stories
New on Search Engine Land