A look at Microsoft Office assistant Clippy, which was seen as a corporate gaffe but has remained one of Microsoft's most recognizable brands over two decades (Robert McMillan/Wall Street Journal)

Robert McMillan / Wall Street Journal:

A look at Microsoft Office assistant Clippy, which was seen as a corporate gaffe but has remained one of Microsoft’s most recognizable brands over two decades  —  The virtual assistant, an animated paper clip, was seen as an epic corporate gaffe.  Now it’s having a moment.