Google CEO Sundar Pichai channels netizen’s biggest horror, ‘Error 404’ on Halloween

Embracing the Halloween vibe, Sundar Pichai, CEO of Alphabet and Google, posted a joyful sneak peek of Google’s Halloween festivities on his Instagram account, creatively called "Howl-o-ween." The images show an animated celebration filled with the popular "Dooglers"—charming dogs dressed in festive outfits, adding fun and a playful spirit to the gathering.

In one of the photos, Pichai himself makes an appearance, joining the Halloween festivities in a playful outfit. He's wearing a black T-shirt that humorously reads "Error 404: Costume Not Found," adding a lighthearted twist to his look. The celebration showcases Google’s distinctive Halloween style, merging classic holiday cheer with the company’s trademark creativity and focus on employee involvement.

The billionaire also gave a nod to his cultural roots. Taking to Threads, he talked about Diwali, the Indian Festival Of Light. "Diwali is one of my favourite times of the year…always fun to fill the house with light. Wish those who celebrate a Happy Diwali,” he wrote.

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Mark Zuckerberg embraced Halloween dressed as 'John Wick,' sharing festive photos of his family’s costumes on Facebook. The Meta CEO chose a cinematic theme, transforming into the iconic assassin from the popular Keanu Reeves movie series.

In his post, he joked, "When your house full of girls decides to be ballerinas, be John Wick." While Zuckerberg sported a classic black suit and tie, his wife, Priscilla Chan, and their daughters looked charming as ballerinas in bright costumes, bringing a playful contrast to the holiday celebration.

Halloween, a festive occasion especially enjoyed in Western cultures, invites both kids and adults to join in a variety of celebrations. Children often don elaborate costumes and go trick-or-treating, collecting candy from nearby houses, while adults participate in costume parties, showing off their spooky or inventive outfits. With everything from eerie costumes and carved pumpkins to marathons of horror movies, Halloween is a much-loved holiday that unites people through imaginative traditions.