Following and sharing today's interests.
I thought I’d skip posting today, but Stranger Things had other plans. When a phrase jumps like this, it’s usually because something happened – or someone said something – or both. What I saw people linking to 'Strange Things' Officially Returns to Netflix This Week with 10 New Episodes (Polygon.com) OTT releases this week: September Read More ““Stranger Things” popped up – and I couldn’t not click”
I noticed Sufc climbing the list and decided to follow the trail. I often start with the basics: what happened, who noticed, and why it spread. What I saw people linking to Sheff Utd come from behind to beat Blackburn (BBC) Attitude and mentality delights Wilder (Sheffield United FC) Blackburn 1-2 Sheffield United: Sydie Peck Read More ““Sufc” is trending in the UK – here’s what I noticed”
The internet has chosen its topic of the day, and apparently it’s Malta Weather. Sometimes the trend isn’t the story – the reaction is. What I saw people linking to Rain forecast all week after 118-day summer drought (Times of Malta) Rain Returns To Malta After 120-Day Dry Spell (Lovin Malta) Five days of rain Read More “The “Malta Weather” trend, in plain English (and a bit of opinion)”
A quiet morning, a loud trend: Formula 1 Schedule. There’s a strange comfort in watching a shared curiosity ripple across the country. What I saw people linking to Imminent F1 2027 calendar announcement as Middle East plans emerge (PlanetF1) F1 is facing an existential crisis which could change the sport – and it's Donald Trump's Read More “So, “Formula 1 Schedule” is trending. Let’s talk about it”
I wasn’t looking for a new obsession today, but Samsung Foldable Market Competition Apple volunteered. 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 Samsung Announces Record Success for Galaxy Z Fold8 Read More ““Samsung Foldable Market Competition Apple” is having a moment. Here’s mine”
I did the classic ‘quick scroll’ and somehow ended up staring at Rugby Player like it was a riddle. 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 Super Read More “My quick notes on “Rugby Player” while it’s blowing up”
I noticed Customs Union climbing the list and decided to follow the trail. I often start with the basics: what happened, who noticed, and why it spread. What I saw people linking to George Osborne calls for UK to rejoin EU customs union and boost trade (The Guardian) Britain must rejoin EU customs union, says Read More ““Customs Union” popped up – and I couldn’t not click”
I keep a soft eye on trends, and Coventry vs Brighton jumped out immediately. It’s fascinating how quickly a topic can become common knowledge just by being searched enough. What I saw people linking to Premier League: Coventry bidding for first points as they host Brighton (BBC) Coventry vs Brighton predictions: 4-1 Bet Builder tip, Read More “I tried to summarise “Coventry vs Brighton” without the noise”
The internet has chosen its topic of the day, and apparently it’s Crawley Town vs Cheltenham. Sometimes you can feel a story crossing the invisible line from niche to mainstream. What I saw people linking to Crawley Town vs Cheltenham Town: League Two stats & head-to-head (BBC) Crawley vs Cheltenham: Lineups, Prediction, Betting Tips & Read More “I keep seeing “Crawley Town vs Cheltenham” – so here’s a quick take”
I did the classic ‘quick scroll’ and somehow ended up staring at Cancer 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 Kate visits cancer patients in Read More “One trend, one coffee: “Cancer””