The Danger of Google Maps :)

Stephen M. FellsIf you’ve ever used MapQuest you’ll understand just how good Google Maps is. I think the name ‘MapQuest’ is either (tragically) ironic or a secret joke – following their maps really is like a quest.

The last time I used their service it took me two hours to travel to somewhere an hour away. I saw some beautiful homes, picturesque towns and countless fields which was great but I was late for my appointment. As a result I switched to Google Maps and have never looked back (sorry, couldn’t resist that!)

But Google Maps has its own problems, specifically Street View. As you may or may not know Google has vehicles travelling every road photographing a world view from the street, hence the name. But things happen ‘down on the street’ (just ask Shakatak) and innocent passersby are sometimes caught at inopportune moments. These are just a few, I have dozens more so let me know if you want to see them. Enjoy 🙂

Beer Gut Man
Location: 56 Bond St W, Oshawa, ON, Canada

Google Street View 1

The Unfriendly Neighbor
Location: 115 Tuscany Springs Green NW, Calgary, AB, Canada

Google Street View 2

Truck On Fire
Location: 44 Robinglade Dr, Toronto, ON, Canada

Google Street View 3

The Blowup Doll
Location:Square de Clignancourt Paris, France

Google Street View 4

New York Success!
Location: 218 9th Ave, New York, NY, United States

Google Street View 5

Man With Gun
Location: 528 7th St, Rapid City, SD, United States

Google Street View 6

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