Search giant Google has announced that it is joining NORAD (North American Aerospace Defense) in a traditional effort to track the movements of the obese bearded flying fatty, loved by kids the world over. This is a tradition that started with a phone mix-up in the US, when kids were given a direct line to NORAD’s commander-in-chief instead of ‘Santa’s Workshop’, and now Google want in on the act. You think I’m kidding? Read Google’s Official Blog for the full story.

Google’s Carrie Farrel says..

“This holiday season, NORAD has partnered with Google to use technology including Google Maps, Google Earth, iGoogle and YouTube to track Santa”

The service began Dec 1st, and from Christmas Eve, you’ll be able to track the movements of Santa in real-time using Google Earth, and a “special santa tracking file” whatever that is. There’s also a “NORAD Tracks Santa” app on i-Google.

Maybe it’s time Google changed their tagline from “Don’t be evil” .. to “Don’t be so bloody stupid”. Sorry kids, but Santa’s not real. Google’s plan to dominate the world however, is very real, and now they own your childhood. ;)