Whenever someone posts a seemingly trivial question in social media, at least one internet lurker is quick to think: that’s what Google is for.

But there are times when posting a question is not intended merely to get an answer. Sometimes the question is in itself a form of expression – an expression of interest over the subject matter, an expression of curiosity. It’s a public display of “Hey, has anyone else thought about this?”

So, no. Google is not the answer to everything. It’s possible that people are just looking for some good ol’ human connection, a sense of belonging an algorithm can’t provide.