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Which is a reference to what the Dolphins say at the start of Hitchhikers Guide to the Galaxy as they leave the earth just before it is destroyed for a new intergalactic roadway.

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Which made a lot of people sad, even the ones with digital watches...

yeah, he swears he loves Google, Android and the rest - but he did put that title there didn't he? Come to think of it, that's one of the hallmarks of comedy - say one thing and subtly imply another ...

Just because you love a place doesn't mean you can't recognize when it's coming to an end. The Dolphins had a grand old time swimming and eating fish, but alas it was time to go.

Not saying Google is coming to an end, but perhaps the author feels this way?

Maybe he does, who knows, but one thing is sure: Google will come to an end at some point. Is it anywhere close to now? Not likely but Google's ad based business model is under brutal attack from LLMs, it came suddenly and is no doubt sending quakes down the organization. Old-timers might not feel all that welcome any more.

I've liked (often times a lot) parts of every job I've had. I've also been ready (or past ready really) to move on in I think every case.

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