Why Favicons Rule the Internet

I thought TCP, IP, DNS and some others ruled the internet. Must have been mistaken.

I twitch every time I see a site without a favicon. I can't even explain why it bothers me so much.

Favicons... Designers care, some developers care &#38; internet addicts care.<p>the rest? nor really.

I've said this before and I'll keep saying it: every site needs a favicon! It's a shame something so simple to create isn't everywhere yet. One example - <a href="http://www.pulseapp.com/" rel="nofollow">http://www.pulseapp.com/</a> - which is the only site on my bookmarks bar without a favicon.

Another example of branding. I quite like them though, as it is much easier to visually identify my bookmarks quickly

Anyone know of a Firefox or Chrome extension that lets you assign a favicon to sites that don't otherwise define them (or perhaps override their existing choice)?

I do like favicons on my sites.

<i>I’m here to talk to you about why they’re great, and how this is probably Microsoft’s greatest contribution to mankind, ever.</i> This is just a stupid remark to make, I don't think I have to explain why.