Introducing Netflix Stethoscope

Re:Introducing Netflix Stethoscope by huangc10 on Tuesday February 21, 2017 @02:38PM (#13698978)

Although the focus is mainly on the Stethoscope security feature and what it has to offer, but does anyone else find the giraffe with the stethoscope a bit odd, creepy and out of place?

I think they were going for a "friendly" approach but it just doesn't do it for me. Now, you may argue that the logo isn't important but some users will utilize a tool purely based on aesthetics...why a creepy giraffe? Am I missing something in American pop culture..? (I'm Canadian...)

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Re:Introducing Netflix Stethoscope by hbhakhra on Tuesday February 21, 2017 @02:42PM (#13699041)

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Uncanny_valley

This explains some of what you are describing

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Re:Introducing Netflix Stethoscope by huangc10 on Tuesday February 21, 2017 @02:47PM (#13699122)

Thanks for the link! I've actually never thought about this concept and it actually does describe a bit the way I feel about the giraffe.

The designer did a great job drawing it...but something just doesn't feel right...

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Re:Introducing Netflix Stethoscope by danudey on Tuesday February 21, 2017 @03:08PM (#13699354)

The giraffe feels like it's asking you to lie down on the table and relax, in the same way that Hannibal Lecter might.

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Re:Introducing Netflix Stethoscope by WatchDog on Wednesday February 22, 2017 @04:09AM (#13704223)

Uncanny valley refers to near life like looking humans, not animated anthromorhised animals that don't look like the real thing at all

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Re:Introducing Netflix Stethoscope by charia on Tuesday February 21, 2017 @02:41PM (#13699019)

You're right, the giraffe looks odd and creepy. They should change its facial expression to be a bit more neutral.

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Re:Introducing Netflix Stethoscope by stordoff on Tuesday February 21, 2017 @04:36PM (#13700267)

I think it's at least partly the grin - I assume they were aiming for friendly/welcoming, but to me it looks like it is about to start nodding to itself before doing something unpleasant to someone.

Toned back slightly, I'd probably have not noticed it.

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Re:Introducing Netflix Stethoscope by verletx64 on Tuesday February 21, 2017 @04:10PM (#13700021)

Its the Giraffe from Madagascar.

Maybe.

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Re:Introducing Netflix Stethoscope by skilic on Tuesday February 21, 2017 @07:48PM (#13701816)

That's what I thought as well!

Melman.

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