The logo at right accurately sums up our reaction to this afternoon's big after-the-bell news: Friendster -meets-cellphone social service Dodgeball.com has been bought by Google for an undisclosed price.

Fantastic. Now the rest of the world can know the joy of learning that Andrew Krucoff has just checked in at The Magician (w/8 others!). We understand Dodgeball founder Dennis Crowley — the man who gives hope to ITP grads across this city — is planning a raging celebration on the Lower East Side tonight. Make sure your cellphone is turned off well in advance.

Dodgeball and Google Join Forces [Dodgeball.com]

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