Google Axes ‘Fanfiction’ Tab That Suggested Grinch and Minions Porn
Screenshot: Google Earlier this year, Google revamped its search engine on mobile devices, adding tabs for “the most common and relevant subtopics” to the top of results. Search for, say, The Grinch, on your phone, and you might see a suggested tab listing upcoming showtimes. Or, until yesterday, one called “fanfiction” that surfaced stories like “How the Grinch Stole My Virginity.” Fan fiction—in case you need a refresher—is the term for original stories about TV shows, movies, and other works of fiction written by fans of the work. As you might expect, these texts regularly describe...
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