I love you, Google Maps

[delphipsmith]

So, you know how when you do an LJ entry there's that field off to the right labeled "location"? And you know how it becomes a clickable link to Google Earth once you post your entry? Check out what happens when you put "Hogwarts" in as your location :)

Comments

[amorette.livejournal.com]

Omg I'm obsessed! *flails*

[delphipsmith]

I know, right?!

[kellychambliss.livejournal.com]

Haha! This is perfect.

[delphipsmith]

Except then I spent an hour typing in a bunch more fictional locations, to see if there were any other fun ones. I'm such a nerd...

[toblass.livejournal.com]

Wait...what??

I clicked on your Hogwarts location...are we seeing the same thing?

[delphipsmith]

Did it not take you to Google Maps with a little pushpin on Platform 9-3/4? Like this?

[diabolica.livejournal.com]

Hmmm ... I had the same reaction as Toby. When I clicked, it took me to a map of Orlando, Fl, with a pushpin on the Wizarding World of Harry Potter theme park. :( A map of Platform 9 3/4 would be much more fun.

Unrelated: OMG SO MUCH ICON LOVE!

[delphipsmith]

Marvin the Martian is my favorite tech n00b :)

Try this one.

[diabolica.livejournal.com]

That one worked! :D Hee!

[delphipsmith]

Or try this one.

[nursedarry.livejournal.com]

That's pretty funny, seeing as I was cursing Googlemaps the other day on twitter whilst going walking around my own neighbourhood.

NurseDarry @DarryWillis · Oct 17
JFC, I swear GoogleMaps is about as accurate as the USS Reliant's sat nav.

*throws phone into street*