When did Google get so weird?

The author of this article, who remains anonymous, shares their personal experience of using Google products and services, expressing a sentiment of growing frustration and confusion with Google's recent trends and changes. The author points out that Google's decision to remove the 'I'm feeling lucky' button, the rebranding of Google+, and the introduction of the Google Assistant as a replacement for the Google Now feature, have all contributed to their perception that Google has become 'weird'. The author also criticizes the company's attempt to make its services more social, citing the introduction of the Google+ feature in Google Maps as an example of a feature that doesn't make sense. The author concludes that Google's focus on social features has led to a loss of focus on the core search function, and that the company's attempts to be more like its competitors have resulted in a disjointed user experience.