I clicked “Motherwell V Celtic” and ended up thinking about the bigger picture

This wasn’t on my radar at all – until Motherwell V Celtic started showing up everywhere. Trends are funny – they’re half news, half group chat energy. You can almost feel the collective ‘Wait, what?’ through the screen. What I saw people linking to Kieran Tierney ready to go ahead of Motherwell test (Celtic FC) Read More “I clicked “Motherwell V Celtic” and ended up thinking about the bigger picture”

“Singapore Weather”: the story, the subtext, and my takeaway

Not everything trending earns a post, but Singapore Weather felt worth a pause. I like to think of trends as a map of attention: messy, crowded, and occasionally revealing. What I saw people linking to F1 Singapore GP LIVE: Race updates, results, stream, highlights from 17th round of 2026 Formula 1 season at Marina Bay Read More ““Singapore Weather”: the story, the subtext, and my takeaway”

I saw “Sergio García” trending and did a double take

The internet has chosen its topic of the day, and apparently it’s Sergio García. The search bar is where we go when we’re trying to catch up without asking anyone directly. What I saw people linking to Sergio Garcia, ex-LIV golfers can heed Rory McIlroy’s 3-word truth (GOLF.com) All the players who have left LIV Read More “I saw “Sergio García” trending and did a double take”

The internet is fixated on “Elche vs Celta” – and I get why

A quick glance at what’s trending turned into a deep breath and a click on Elche vs Celta. A spike like this usually means people are comparing notes in real time. What I saw people linking to Elche – Celta, en directo: LaLiga EA Sports, en vivo hoy (Diario AS) Anselmi: “El Celta juega bien Read More “The internet is fixated on “Elche vs Celta” – and I get why”

“Michelle O’neill” in my feed: a few thoughts

A quick glance at what’s trending turned into a deep breath and a click on Michelle O'neill. Sometimes you can feel a story crossing the invisible line from niche to mainstream. What I saw people linking to Drumcree: It's within DUP's gift to remove O'Neill as first minister, says Lockhart (BBC) DUP should use powers Read More ““Michelle O’neill” in my feed: a few thoughts”

One trend, one coffee: “Rachael Stirling”

I clicked one thing, then another, and suddenly Rachael Stirling was the centre of my screen. I can’t help noticing how different generations search for different reasons. What I saw people linking to ‘I didn’t expect to be portrayed as a cannibal’: Rachael Stirling on eating her mother Diana Rigg’s ashes (The Guardian) Author and Read More “One trend, one coffee: “Rachael Stirling””

I saw “Pakistan vs Sri Lanka” trending and did a double take

The internet has chosen its topic of the day, and apparently it’s Pakistan vs Sri Lanka. I always ask myself whether this is about facts, feelings, or a mix of both. What I saw people linking to PAK vs SL 2026/27, PAK vs SL 2nd T20I Match Preview – Sri Lanka hope to get out Read More “I saw “Pakistan vs Sri Lanka” trending and did a double take”

A curious thing about “Everton” that I can’t stop thinking about

I saw Everton and immediately opened a new tab. Then another. Then another. The search bar is where we go when we’re trying to catch up without asking anyone directly. What I saw people linking to Hull vs Everton predictions: 10-1 Bet Builder tip, team news and odds (Racing Post) Everton at Hull City: Starting Read More “A curious thing about “Everton” that I can’t stop thinking about”

“Epl” today: what people seem to be reacting to

I thought I’d skip posting today, but Epl had other plans. There’s a strange comfort in watching a shared curiosity ripple across the country. What I saw people linking to On demand: Watch Andoni Iraola's pre-Manchester City press conference (Liverpool FC) The Premier League is back: welcome to the new era of post-verdict unreality | Read More ““Epl” today: what people seem to be reacting to”