Re-Designing Google’s Logo

If I’ve never said it before, I hate Google’s logo. I think it’s crap. I’m not amused by the pre-school colour scheme and the cheesy 3D effects make me gag. I’m used to it by now, but it sucks.
So what’s a better alternative? Some guys on a the Graphilia forum have taken a stab at it. Some innovative ideas, some very practical alternatives. You know, I honestly don’t mind the one that simply types out Google in Helvetica Light.
I should throw in my own effort … when I think of something.
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// 2 Comments »
// 20 May 2009, 20:20
[...] You’ll remember, of course, that I hate Google’s logo. [...]
// 25 June 2009, 10:55
its itresting. but not my fav/.