Why does Google look different in Safari/Webkit?

I presume Google has some code that displays a different format for Safari/Wekbit users (that means Omniweb, Shiira, etc.), but why? It's not as functional as the "normal" results page IMHO. I haven't had the opportunity to try it on Safari on another Mac with another internet connection, but I don't see why I would be the exception here. I have tried it on a clean user account on my Mac though with the same results.

(BTW, it has nothing to do with the fact that I'm signed into my google account in Safari)

 

No one? I'm not alone am I? It's the same on my Mac Pro. A bit of a curiosity.

 

Yes, that and emptying ALL my cookies from Safari are the first things I tried. But as I said, it's the same on my brand-spankin' new Mac Pro, so it's definitely not a software issue on my end.

Interesting! Thanks for the code, that changed it back. Why would this "test layout" be activated on both of my Macs without me doing anything? It had been like that for at least a month or two.

 

I guess I'm special then. It might make sense if they allowed FEEDBACK on the layouts, otherwise what's the point?!

 

I usually use the search box in Safari, BUT I tried it both ways with the same result. Also, I mentioned in my OP that this was for ALL webkit browsers that I tried, that includes Shiira and OmniWeb! Just so this doesn't get turned into a Safari-only issue...