This new search engine is quite clearly the best thing ever.
Type a query into the box and click 'Search With Guide'.
You then get connected to a real live human being who helps you with your search.
Obviously, it's a lot more fun when you wind them up with daft queries. Ejemplo:
Quote:
Status: Looking for a guide ...
Status: Connected to guide: MaryR
MaryR: Welcome to ChaCha!
You: hey
You: looking for this darn fruitbat
MaryR: Can you tell me more about it?
You: Do fruitbats eat lemons, or are they too sour?
MaryR: I'll check for you. Please stand by.
You: I got one of these darn fruitbats in my kitchen
You: Trying to coax it out
You: Tinned pineapples didn't work
You: Maybe it's not a fruitbat, it could be a goblin with wings?
MaryR: Well, Ior'd hate for you not be able to coax it out. I'm looking for information.
You: Maybe I should try opening the tin?
You: He probably doesn't realise the fruit is inside it.
MaryR: That would be good.
You: You think I should attach the pineapple rings to a fishing rod, or would the hooks get caught in his cheek?
MaryR: That would probably work. I'd try that.
MaryR: Thanks for your questions.
You: Oh, no problem.
You: Oh, he's dead
You: You know anyone who wants to buy a fruitbat corpse?
Transfer: You are being transfered to another guide who can help you search even better!
Looking for guide ...
Status: Connected to guide: LaurieP
LaurieP: Welcome to ChaCha!
You: Oh, hi
LaurieP: Hi there! Would you like general information on the fruit bat?
You: Well, I want to know what to do with a dead fruitbat.
LaurieP: Ewww.
LaurieP: Where'd you find it?
You: In my kitchen... I killed it with a fishing rod.
You: By accident.
LaurieP: Oh wow.
LaurieP: Yikes.
LaurieP: Honestly, I would just put him in a little box and bury him in the backyard...if you have the time to do it.
LaurieP: But let's see if I can find some info for you on the net....
You: I'm wondering if I committed some kind of felony.
LaurieP: Probably not, but you won't believe the site I just found!
LaurieP: Apparently you can put him in a display case and make some quick cash!
You: 1001 things to do with a dead fruitbat?
LaurieP: LOL
LaurieP: Close.
You: Oh, wow, well I guess that answers my query, thanks.
LaurieP: LOL
LaurieP: Thanks for searching! Sorry about the bat incident.
LaurieP: Not what you wanted to use the fishing rod for, I'm sure.
LaurieP: Take care and have a great night!
You: Yeah, I prefer to catch dogs with it.
LaurieP: Is there anything else on this topic I can find for you today?
You: No, I think that about covers it
LaurieP: Not the dogs though, I'd do another search on that one :)
LaurieP: Okay then. Have a good one!
You: You too!
LaurieP: Thanks for searching ChaCha!
LaurieP: Please RATE ME. Thanks for using ChaCha.
Status: Session ended.
God only knows how they make their money (referral fees?) but it kept me amused for 10 minutes anyway.
