Following and sharing today's interests.
I keep a soft eye on trends, and Leonid Radvinsky jumped out immediately. I can’t help noticing how different generations search for different reasons. What I saw people linking to OnlyFans owner was paid over $700m before his death (BBC) OnlyFans owner received $700mn in dividends before his death this year (Financial Times) OnlyFans owner Read More “Why “Leonid Radvinsky” is on everyone’s mind (at least today)”
Some trends glide by. Blake Lively basically waved at me until I paid attention. The interesting part is the mix: curiosity, concern, entertainment, and the need to know ‘right now’. What I saw people linking to Blake Lively Is 'Effortlessly Rude' and Acts Like Everyone Is 'Beneath Her,' Source Claims (Yahoo Lifestyle Canada) Blake Lively Read More ““Blake Lively” popped up – and I couldn’t not click”
I wasn’t trying to get pulled into the trending vortex, but Garmin Fenix 9 got me anyway. The interesting part is the mix: curiosity, concern, entertainment, and the need to know ‘right now’. What I saw people linking to Major Garmin Launch Coming Tomorrow: Garmin Fenix 9 Expected (Forbes) Fenix 9: Garmin launches new, brighter Read More “So, “Garmin Fenix 9” is trending. Let’s talk about it”
A quiet morning, a loud trend: Lake Ontario. 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 Trump floats renaming Lake Ontario to ‘Lake America’ as feud with Canada escalates (CNN) Trump Read More ““Lake Ontario” is trending – here’s the part that feels important”
I noticed Qr Code climbing the list and decided to follow the trail. Sometimes the trend isn’t the story – the reaction is. What I saw people linking to Newcastle couple lose £370 in Whitley Bay QR code parking scam (BBC) Drivers charged £370 in car park QR code scam (The Telegraph) Les used a Read More ““Qr Code” is trending in the UK – here’s what I noticed”
Some trends glide by. Elijah Adebayo basically waved at me until I paid attention. I’m always wary of hot takes, but I do enjoy the first draft of public opinion. What I saw people linking to Bristol City sign former Luton striker Elijah Adebayo (BBC) Adebayo signs for City (Bristol City FC) 'Can’t wait' – Read More ““Elijah Adebayo”: the story, the subtext, and my takeaway”
I did the classic ‘quick scroll’ and somehow ended up staring at Burglary like it was a riddle. 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 Man charged with manslaughter after suspected burglary death (BBC) Read More ““Burglary” today: what people seem to be reacting to”
I wasn’t planning to write about what’s trending today, but Tai Chi kept popping up – so here we are. 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 Largest review of its kind confirms benefits of tai Read More ““Tai Chi” in my feed: a few thoughts”
I thought I’d skip posting today, but Harald V of Norway 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 King of Norway's health has worsened, palace says (BBC) Health of Norway's king deteriorates while Read More “What’s behind “Harald V of Norway” right now? A personal read”
A quiet morning, a loud trend: Football Transfer News Arsenal. 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 Football transfer rumours: Alvarez set for Arsenal after being booed Read More ““Football Transfer News Arsenal” in my feed: a few thoughts”