Daily Trends

I thought I’d skip posting today, but Charles Spencer, 9Th Earl Spencer had other plans. Part of me loves the speed of it – a million people asking the same question within the same hour. What I saw people linking to Earl Spencer: King’s response to my book was very aggressive (The Times) Charles Spencer Read More “The internet is fixated on “Charles Spencer, 9Th Earl Spencer” – and I get why”

You know when a word keeps following you around online? Today that word was Olivia Dean. Trends compress time: yesterday’s unknown becomes today’s everywhere. What I saw people linking to Olivia Dean accused of copying Bill Withers' Just The Two of Us (BBC) Olivia Dean’s ‘Art of Loving’ Song Accused of Copying Bill Withers’ ‘Just Read More “A tiny vibe check on “Olivia Dean””

There’s always one trend that feels oddly personal – today it’s South Korea vs Venezuela. If you squint, trending topics are basically a public pulse-check. What I saw people linking to South Korea vs Venezuela: Friendlies stats & head-to-head (BBC) Meet Minsu Kim: Inside story of South Korean's journey to Rangers (The Rangers Review) Moment Read More “A curious thing about “South Korea vs Venezuela” that I can’t stop thinking about”

I clicked one thing, then another, and suddenly Alison Hammond was the centre of my screen. I can’t help noticing how different generations search for different reasons. What I saw people linking to Alison Hammond's absence explained as This Morning presenter rushes out of studio (Daily Star) Alison Hammond pulled off air on This Morning Read More “What’s behind “Alison Hammond” right now? A personal read”

There’s always one trend that feels oddly personal – today it’s Diesel Fuel. I always ask myself whether this is about facts, feelings, or a mix of both. What I saw people linking to Britain cut out of European diesel crisis talks (The Telegraph) US pressures Europe to release diesel reserves as Trump threatens export Read More “My quick notes on “Diesel Fuel” while it’s blowing up”

I keep a soft eye on trends, and Maidenhead Travelodge jumped out immediately. 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 Travelodge failed sex assault victim 'at every stage' (BBC) Travelodge Read More “A trend check: “Maidenhead Travelodge” and what it might mean”

I checked the trending list out of habit and got immediately snagged by Eddie Newton. Part of me loves the speed of it – a million people asking the same question within the same hour. What I saw people linking to Eddie Newton's son died in 40C UAE desert hike, coroner says (BBC) Ex-Chelsea star’s Read More ““Eddie Newton” is trending in the UK – here’s what I noticed”

I saw Paratrooper trending and felt that little jolt of ‘what did I miss?’ I’m always wary of hot takes, but I do enjoy the first draft of public opinion. What I saw people linking to British paratrooper killed by explosion in Ukraine, coroner rules (BBC) British soldier died in Ukraine after explosion during equipment Read More “I saw “Paratrooper” trending and did a double take”

There are some days when a trend feels like background noise, and some days when it feels like it’s tapping you on the shoulder. Today, that shoulder-tap was David Guetta. It’s fascinating how quickly a topic can become common knowledge just by being searched enough. What I saw people linking to David Guetta announces biggest Read More “A small personal take on “David Guetta””

I saw Sharon Rooney and immediately opened a new tab. Then another. Then another. A spike like this usually means people are comparing notes in real time. What I saw people linking to Who is Sharon Rooney? Meet Celebrity Traitors 2026 contestant and actress (Radio Times) Celebrity Traitors: Sharon Rooney gives verdict on being a Read More “I saw “Sharon Rooney” trending and did a double take”