Based on billions of searches conducted by Google users around the world, the 2004 Year-End Zeitgeist offers a unique perspective on the year's major events and trends. We hope you enjoy this aggregate look at what people wanted to know more about this year.
View the 2004 Interactive Zeitgeist
//很炫的flash版本，cool。要是我的报表能做成这样……http://www.google.com/press/zeitgeist2004/zeitgeist.swf
An interactive timeline looking back on the past year (Flash 6 required).
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dlemin@google.comZeitgeist Explained
zeit·geist | Pronunciation: 'tsIt-"gIst, 'zIt | Function: noun | Etymology: German, from Zeit (time) + Geist (spirit) | Date: 1884 | Meaning: the general intellectual, moral, and cultural climate of an era
By permission from Merriam-Webster's Collegiate® Dictionary.
Popular Queries
2004
2. paris hilton
5. chat
6. games
9. harry potter
10. mp3
Popular Men
2004
2. eminem
3. usher
4. johnny depp
5. brad pitt
7. 50 cent
8. bob marley
10. michael jackson
Popular Women
2004
2. paris hilton
9. beyonce
10. hilary duff
Popular Television Shows
2004
1. the simpsons
2. pokemon
3. south park
4. charmed
5. spongebob
Popular Tech Stuff
2004
1. wallpaper
2. kazaa
3. mp3
4. spybot
5. linux
Popular Consumer Brand Names - 2004
1. ebay
2. walmart
3. mapquest
4. amazon
5. home depot
Google News Queries
Popular Country Queries
2004
1. france
2. china
3. india
4. iraq
5. iran
6. south korea
7. japan
8. haiti
9. cuba
10. pakistan
Popular Sports Topics
2004
3. euro 2004
4. nba
6. nfl
8. cricket
9. chicago cubs
10. ny yankees
Top Public Figures
2004
3. john kerry
6. kobe bryant
10. clay aiken
Popular News Outlets
2004
1. cnn
3. bbc
4. fox news
Top Company Queries
2004
1. sco
3. ing
5. fleet
In Remembrance...
2004
Google Image Search Queries
Popular Cars
2004
1. ferrari
2. bmw
3. lamborghini
5. porsche
6. mercedes
7. honda civic
8. mustang
9. toyota supra
Popular Cartoons
2004
1. simpsons
2. pokemon
3. south park
4. garfield
5. hello kitty
8. finding nemo
10. tweety
Popular Female Celebrities
2004
4. paris hilton
8. beyonce
10. hilary duff
Popular Male Celebrities
2004
2. eminem
3. usher
4. johnny depp
5. brad pitt
8. tupac
9. bob marley
10. kurt cobain
Froogle Queries
Popular Consumer Electronics - 2004
1. ipod
3. mp3
4. xbox
7. plasma tv
9. pda
10. electric scooter
Top Clothing Queries
2004
1. bikini
2. mini skirt
3. prom dresses
4. lingerie
6. poncho
7. t-shirt
8. sports bra
9. red dress
10. low-rise jeans
Popular Computer Goods
2004
1. tablet pc
2. computer
3. laptop
4. headphones
7. gps
8. webcam
Top Sports and Hobbies
2004
1. poker chips
2. airsoft guns
4. pocket bike
6. gas scooter
8. tent
9. paintball
10. baseballs
Popular Brand Names
2004
2. nikon
3. canon
4. treo
5. tiffany
6. rolex
7. roomba
8. armani
9. aeron
10. ray-bans
Popular Shoe Brands
2004
1. ugg boots
2. puma
3. adidas
4. nike
5. aerosole
7. steve madden
8. birkenstocks
9. dr martens
10. kenneth cole
Google Local Search Queries
Top Hotel Chains
2004
1. holiday inn
2. hampton inn
3. marriott
4. hilton
5. days inn
6. sheraton
8. motel 6
10. fairfield inn
Popular Retail Chains
2004
1. walmart
2. home depot
3. best buy
4. costco
5. walgreens
8. office depot
9. kinko's
10. circuit city
Popular Health Services
2004
1. doctor
2. hospital
3. massage
4. dentist
5. yoga
Popular Sports Services
2004
1. ymca
2. golf
3. campground
4. bowling
5. marathon
Top Professional Services
2004
1. real estate
2. attorney
4. car dealer
5. hair salon
Popular Entertainment
2004
1. spa
2. movies
3. nightclub
4. pub
5. zoo
Popular Cuisines
2004
1. pizza
2. sushi
3. bakery
4. chinese
5. italian
中国的热门搜索：
China
Popular Queries
2004
1.
刀郎 (pop singer DaoLang)
2.
周杰伦 (pop singer Jay Chou)
3.
小兵传奇 ("Legend of a Soldier")
4.
奥运会 (Olympic games)
5.
林心如 (Ruby Lam)
6.
七里香 (pop song)
7.
明成皇后 ("Queen Mingcheng" TV Series)
8.
毕业论文 (thesis writing)
9.
刘翔 (Olympic gold medalist)
10.
