Following and sharing today's interests.
I keep a soft eye on trends, and Emilio Gay jumped out immediately. There’s a strange comfort in watching a shared curiosity ripple across the country. What I saw people linking to Emilio Gay in danger of being squeezed out of the England team (The Telegraph) Emilio Gay has two Tests to save his England Read More “Why “Emilio Gay” is on everyone’s mind (at least today)”
The internet has chosen its topic of the day, and apparently it’s Hodgkinson Odira Zurich Withdrawal. When a phrase jumps like this, it’s usually because something happened – or someone said something – or both. What I saw people linking to Keely Hodgkinson withdraws from Zurich Diamond League as body “not quite ready” (BBC) Audrey Read More “A brief, slightly biased explainer of “Hodgkinson Odira Zurich Withdrawal””
I wasn’t looking for a new obsession today, but Espncricinfo volunteered. It’s fascinating how quickly a topic can become common knowledge just by being searched enough. What I saw people linking to Ball by Ball Commentary & Live Score – SL vs IND, 2nd Test (Cricinfo) SL vs IND, 2nd Test, India tour of Sri Read More “A brief, slightly biased explainer of “Espncricinfo””
Not everything trending earns a post, but Sheffield United F.c. felt worth a pause. I always ask myself whether this is about facts, feelings, or a mix of both. What I saw people linking to Why Sheffield United provide the first test of the IFR's powers (BBC) Let Independent Football Regulator do its job in Read More “I went looking up “Sheffield United F.c.” so you don’t have to”
Some trends glide by. Cameron Diaz basically waved at me until I paid attention. 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 too. What I saw people linking to Cameron Diaz Steps Out With Zoe Read More “One trend, one coffee: “Cameron Diaz””
You know when a word keeps following you around online? Today that word was Zirkzee. I always ask myself whether this is about facts, feelings, or a mix of both. What I saw people linking to Man Utd star leapfrogs Premier League counterpart on club’s wish list as INEOS set £25m price tag (LiveScore) Man Read More “My quick notes on “Zirkzee” while it’s blowing up”
I wasn’t trying to get pulled into the trending vortex, but Jenni Murray got me anyway. Sometimes the trend isn’t the story – the reaction is. What I saw people linking to Dame Jenni Murray died days after car crash, inquest hears (BBC) Dame Jenni Murray died after crash caused by dazzling headlights (The Telegraph) Read More “So, “Jenni Murray” is trending. Let’s talk about it”
I did the classic ‘quick scroll’ and somehow ended up staring at Vikings like it was a riddle. I try not to overthink trends, but I do like treating them as tiny snapshots of what we’re all paying attention to at the same time. What I saw people linking to J.J. McCarthy sat while Kyler Read More ““Vikings” is having a moment. Here’s mine”
A quick glance at what’s trending turned into a deep breath and a click on Asylum Accommodation. I try not to overthink trends, but I do like treating them as tiny snapshots of what we’re all paying attention to at the same time. What I saw people linking to Forty children reported missing from UK Read More “One trend, one coffee: “Asylum Accommodation””
A quick glance at what’s trending turned into a deep breath and a click on Minsu Kim. It’s fascinating how quickly a topic can become common knowledge just by being searched enough. What I saw people linking to Kim Min-su: Girona winger to arrive for Rangers medical (BBC) Rangers agree £9million deal for Portland Timbers Read More “My small attempt to make sense of “Minsu Kim””