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the OP probably searched for 'Crocs'. Even DDG floods the front page with the footwear. I'm not sure this is a great example.
by skeeter2020 5y ago
the OP probably searched for 'Crocs'. Even DDG floods the front page with the footwear. I'm not sure this is a great example.
- chrisseaton 5y ago> the OP probably searched for 'Crocs' Why would you do that when searching for crocodiles?
- ghaff 5y agoBecause it's shorter and is a common term for crocodiles in various places where they're common.
- chrisseaton 5y agoNot sure it’s reasonable to search an international search engine with a regional slang and then complain when it doesn’t recognise it.
- ghaff 5y agoI don't disagree. As soon as I started typing I would realize that crocs would probably turn up the shoe. However, to the degree that people routinely use regionalisms, it's easy to see why they might use them reflexively. Of course, it's also easy to see why a search engine might not return the results they expect.
- criddell 5y agoIt is when that search engine has been telling you for 20+ years to let them collect all your data because in exchange you get personalized search results.
- FalconSensei 5y agoit's also the exact name of a famous brand of footwear