On “Lloyds”: the headline version and the human version

I did the classic ‘quick scroll’ and somehow ended up staring at Lloyds like it was a riddle. There’s a strange comfort in watching a shared curiosity ripple across the country. What I saw people linking to Lloyds, Bank of Scotland and Halifax apps showed customers other users' transactions (BBC) Customers of three UK banks … Read more

“Hamilton Tickets” popped up – and I couldn’t not click

I did the classic ‘quick scroll’ and somehow ended up staring at Hamilton Tickets like it was a riddle. I can’t help noticing how different generations search for different reasons. What I saw people linking to How to buy Hamilton musical tour tickets for 2026 and 2027 (El Paso Times) HAMILTON Begins Performances in Chicago … Read more

“Leslie Odom Jr” today: what people seem to be reacting to

I clicked one thing, then another, and suddenly Leslie Odom Jr was the centre of my screen. Sometimes the trend isn’t the story – the reaction is. What I saw people linking to Elisabeth Moss Was Ready for Some Fun After ‘Handmaid’s Tale.’ Cue ‘Imperfect Women’ (The Hollywood Reporter) Kerry Washington Just Uncovered a New … Read more

I keep seeing “Iphone 17” – so here’s a quick take

I wasn’t trying to get pulled into the trending vortex, but Iphone 17 got me anyway. I’m always wary of hot takes, but I do enjoy the first draft of public opinion. What I saw people linking to Apple iPhone 17e hands-on: New chip, more storage memory, and yes, MagSafe (Mashable) Apple's iPhone 17E vs. … Read more

I keep seeing “Will Mellor” – so here’s a quick take

This is one of those ‘I should probably understand this’ moments: Will Mellor. I’m always wary of hot takes, but I do enjoy the first draft of public opinion. What I saw people linking to TV tonight: Brenda Blethyn’s wonderful, horny revenge drama (The Guardian) Will Mellor & Lenny Rush star in the new rags-to-riches … Read more