It’s difficult these days to find someone who does not have to use the internet for at least some of their work. While this is true, many of us use the time we’re meant to be working to slack off by indulging in the internet’s many temptations. The following are some totally useless gadgets to stick on your Google homepage – useless but a load of fun nevertheless. I’ve dredged through the sea of gadgets available, and have come up with this collection of the funniest ones on offer.
They’re dead easy to add, all you need to do, is lazily click on the ‘add’ button which appears on the respective pages. Simply click on headings to take you to their pages.
All images are taken from the iGoogle page.
Joke of the day
This gadget gives you a choice of different jokes each day. Have your fill of belly-laughs, and share them with your friends too.
This gadget has 119,697 users, and a 3 out of 5 rating.
Famous Optical Illusions

There is a very large collection of fun optical illusions here. Get your brain ready for a day’s work, with a little play time. Can you see a duck or a bunny in the above picture?
This gadget has 34,463 users, and a 4 out of 5 rating.
Maukie

This is a playful animated cat, which you can tease with your mouse pointer. This cat is totally useless, but good fun nevertheless. To play with her, move your cursor around, and Maukie’s head and eyes will follow it. If you scratch her head, she’ll reward you with a meow, and she’ll purr if you rub her tummy. She sometimes even tries to swat the cursor. In addition to Maukie, you can also get ‘The Laughing Cat,’ ‘Poke The Penguin,’ ‘Hungry Animals,’ or a virtual pet.
This gadget has 38,872 users, and a 4.5 out of 5 rating.
Super Flash Mario Bros

This is a superb flash remake of Super Mario Bros, which gives you an option to play as Mario or Luigi. Get in there and start the adventure! Beware that if you add this as one of your iGoogle gadgets, you won’t be able to resist the temptation of playing.
This gadget has 20,790 users, and a 3 out of 5 rating.
Eyes

This one offers a bit of playful fun. These terrifically popular eyes follow your cursor around on the page.
This gadget has 57,049 users, and a 4 out of 5 rating.
Bowling

Here is one that would provide hours of fun. Enjoy a great game of bowling from the comfort of your soft chair and warm desk.
This gadget has 19,602 users, and a 4.5 out of 5 rating.
Bart Simpson Phrase of the Day

If you like the Simpsons, you will love this one. This pops a ‘Bart’ phrase unto your iGoogle home page every single day. Read, laugh and even click on the button to share with friends.
This gadget has 10,294 users, and a 4 out of 5 rating.
Idiot Test

I don’t know if you should be trying this one if you have played all day, and have done no work at all. However, if you’re up for taking the chance, you’ll have loads of fun with this. I added it just to try it out. You’re given different fun tasks, but you have to be paying careful attention or you could easily prove yourself a big idiot.
This gadget has 6,893 users, and a 4 out of 5 rating.
Go on and add some of these, they’re worth it just to see what they do! When you’re done, just make sure you get a bit of work done, and don’t blame me if you get fired.













November 9th, 2008 at 5:50 am
Really fun gadgets to cure boredom! I like the cat!
November 9th, 2008 at 6:19 am
nice stuff,gotta check some of these,thanks Anne
November 9th, 2008 at 3:00 pm
those look like alot of fun:)
November 9th, 2008 at 3:31 pm
Cool. I might have to use some of these.
November 10th, 2008 at 3:43 am
You have presented me with a lot of temptation with this article, so although I like it I might have to keep it on hold for a while.
November 10th, 2008 at 5:57 am
You have been busy Anne!
I’m outta here before I get hooked.
Great article.
November 11th, 2008 at 7:14 am
wow.. funny gadgets…
November 12th, 2008 at 2:39 am
Haha – I LOVE it……… Google rocks! *:)
Blessings.
Sincerely,
-Liane Schmidt.
November 13th, 2008 at 5:48 am
Thanks for your comments, everyone. They’re much appreciated.
June 5th, 2009 at 12:27 pm
I like the cat and the virtual pets especially
when you feed/play with them. it’s awesome!!!!
July 4th, 2009 at 12:58 pm
i like this (: