Ask HN: Random black bar above HN header? 1 points by michaeljohansen 2y ago ↗ HN A thin black bar will occasionally appear above the HN header. It contains a table row with an image called "s.gif". What is it, and why does it appear at random?
[–] Bowes-Lyon 2y ago ↗ It signifies that a notable person has passed away. Black ribbons are associated with mourning. [–] The_suffocated 2y ago ↗ To elaborate on Bowes-Lyon’s comment, at the time of writing, a black bar appears because Lynn Conway has passed away:https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=40648470You may see this entry on the front page (by clicking “Hacker News” on the header).
[–] The_suffocated 2y ago ↗ To elaborate on Bowes-Lyon’s comment, at the time of writing, a black bar appears because Lynn Conway has passed away:https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=40648470You may see this entry on the front page (by clicking “Hacker News” on the header).
[–] jdnordy 2y ago ↗ https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=11335903 https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=644954> It's an online version of the black arm band that's often worn to acknowledge the passing of a great figure in a community.
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You may see this entry on the front page (by clicking “Hacker News” on the header).
> It's an online version of the black arm band that's often worn to acknowledge the passing of a great figure in a community.