Following and sharing today's interests.
Not everything trending earns a post, but Panic Buying felt worth a pause. The interesting part is the mix: curiosity, concern, entertainment, and the need to know ‘right now’. What I saw people linking to 'Tone deaf at best' – advice to stock up on essentials worries experts and low-income families (BBC) 'I stockpiled 600 Read More “So, “Panic Buying” is trending. Let’s talk about it”
A quick glance at what’s trending turned into a deep breath and a click on Kate Middleton Melinda French Gates Meeting. I can’t help noticing how different generations search for different reasons. What I saw people linking to Kate explores tie-up with Melinda French Gates to help young people (The Times) Kate Middleton's romantic tribute Read More “I saw “Kate Middleton Melinda French Gates Meeting” trending and did a double take”
There’s always one trend that feels oddly personal – today it’s Glazer Ownership of Manchester United. I’m always wary of hot takes, but I do enjoy the first draft of public opinion. What I saw people linking to 'Enough is enough' – Neville urges Glazers to sell United (RTE.ie) Furious Gary Neville demands Glazer family Read More “So, “Glazer Ownership of Manchester United” is trending. Let’s talk about it”
The internet has chosen its topic of the day, and apparently it’s England National Rugby Union Team. There’s a strange comfort in watching a shared curiosity ripple across the country. What I saw people linking to Red Roses: Ellie Kildunne named on bench for second England match in a row (BBC) Flo Robinson backed to Read More “My small attempt to make sense of “England National Rugby Union Team””
I came for the headlines and stayed for the curiosity: The Hunger Games Cinema. The interesting part is the mix: curiosity, concern, entertainment, and the need to know ‘right now’. What I saw people linking to AMC, Regal, And Cinemark Just Revealed Their ‘Hunger Games’ Popcorn Buckets—And Fans Have A Favorite (Delish) Celebrate the latest Read More “I saw “The Hunger Games Cinema” trending and did a double take”
I clicked one thing, then another, and suddenly Shane Duffy was the centre of my screen. I’m always wary of hot takes, but I do enjoy the first draft of public opinion. What I saw people linking to Derby County To Turn Veteran Amid Severe Injury Crisis (The Stacey West) Derby County to bolster defensive Read More “Why “Shane Duffy” is on everyone’s mind (at least today)”
I opened my browser this morning expecting the usual mix of headlines and distractions – and then I saw Jake Paul sitting there in the trending list. When something like this spikes, I always wonder what people are really searching for: clarity, gossip, context, or just the comfort of seeing that everyone else is curious Read More “A brief, slightly biased explainer of “Jake Paul””
Some trends glide by. Grand Theft Auto basically waved at me until I paid attention. There’s a strange comfort in watching a shared curiosity ripple across the country. What I saw people linking to Grand Theft Auto VI exclusive – The state that never sleeps (GamesRadar+) GTA 6 Developers Say They Are Still Discovering New Read More “A trend check: “Grand Theft Auto” and what it might mean”
A quick glance at what’s trending turned into a deep breath and a click on Spanish Train. At its best, a trend is a shortcut to context. At its worst, it’s a game of telephone. What I saw people linking to At least 10 killed in collision of high-speed trains in Spain (Financial Times) Two Read More “The “Spanish Train” trend, in plain English (and a bit of opinion)”
I keep a soft eye on trends, and Sian Welby jumped out immediately. I can’t help noticing how different generations search for different reasons. What I saw people linking to This Morning & Loose Women in huge schedule shakeup – but there's a good reason (The Sun) This Morning's Dermot O'Leary makes announcement minutes in Read More “A small personal take on “Sian Welby””