Google Rolls Out Freddie Mercury Tribute Doodle

BY TRACY PFEIFFER ANCHOR ANA COMPAIN-ROMERO You’re watching multisource tech news analysis from Newsy. If you’re gonna spend 98 seconds on Google today– try clicking on the main page’s Doodle. In honor of the late Queen frontman Freddie Mercury, the company put together a minute-and-a-half custom animation featuring the song ‘Don’t Stop Me Now.’ “I’m floating around in ecstasy, so don’t stop me now.” Mr. Farenheit’s birthday was technically September 5th – but US users didn’t get a gander at the animation until the 6th because of Labor Day. California’s KNTV spoke with the creator– who did plenty homework to come up with the video. “Doodler Jennifer Hom was the brains behind the elaborate doodle, which was a team effort. She and other illustrators spent about three months putting the whole thing together. They even studied a bunch of old Queen albums and videos to pick out visual cues.” A writer for NBC’s Digital Life says– as far as Doodles go– this one’s pretty spectacular– and not just because of the animation. “Google Doodles have become so commonplace, it takes a lot to make one stand out. Well, today, pay attention … Say whatever you will about Queen’s kitsch factor, and no offense to the softer-voiced male singers out there … but Mercury’s voice was loud, proud and powerful.” And Joonbug says– it leaves the audience wanting more. “It’s one of Queen’s most upbeat and celebratory songs–really suiting for a birthday. The video is adorable and funny, making

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