Following and sharing today's interests.
You know when a word keeps following you around online? Today that word was Louis Theroux. There’s a strange comfort in watching a shared curiosity ripple across the country. What I saw people linking to ‘Would you like me to cry now?’: Louis Theroux on the manosphere, marriage and misunderstandings (The Guardian) The manosphere documentary Read More ““Louis Theroux” is trending – here’s the part that feels important”
A quick glance at what’s trending turned into a deep breath and a click on Pension Credit. Sometimes a trend is a breaking-news echo. Sometimes it’s pure vibe. What I saw people linking to The state pension changes to hit bank accounts in April as triple lock provides £575 boost (GB News) Extra £218 for Read More “A curious thing about “Pension Credit” that I can’t stop thinking about”
Some trends glide by. Good Morning Britain basically waved at me until I paid attention. If you squint, trending topics are basically a public pulse-check. What I saw people linking to Good Morning Britain chaos as studio evacuated and show pulled off air – forcing This Morning to start early (The Sun) Good Morning Britain Read More “Why “Good Morning Britain” is on everyone’s mind (at least today)”
Some trends glide by. Olivia Attwood basically waved at me until I paid attention. It’s a reminder that the internet isn’t one conversation – it’s thousands happening at once. What I saw people linking to Olivia Attwood & Pete Wicks leave hotel after he carried pizzas up to his room (The Sun) Pete Wicks and Read More “A curious thing about “Olivia Attwood” that I can’t stop thinking about”
A quick glance at what’s trending turned into a deep breath and a click on Thylane Blondeau. There’s a strange comfort in watching a shared curiosity ripple across the country. What I saw people linking to Véronika Loubry : après la mort de son mari, sa célèbre fille, Thylane Blondeau annonce son mariage avec son Read More “A brief, slightly biased explainer of “Thylane Blondeau””
Not everything trending earns a post, but Big Weekend Radio 1 felt worth a pause. When a phrase jumps like this, it’s usually because something happened – or someone said something – or both. What I saw people linking to Zara Larsson, Louis Tomlinson, Lola Young, Nothing But Thieves and more join the line-up for Read More “My quick notes on “Big Weekend Radio 1” while it’s blowing up”
You know when a word keeps following you around online? Today that word was Blair Iran War. The search bar is where we go when we’re trying to catch up without asking anyone directly. What I saw people linking to UK does not 'agree with Trump on every issue' says Cooper (BBC) Blair ‘wrong to Read More ““Blair Iran War” today: what people seem to be reacting to”
I noticed Sian Williams climbing the list and decided to follow the trail. 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 Sian Williams reveals how she fainted live on BBC Breakfast (London Evening Standard) Former BBC Breakfast Read More ““Sian Williams” today: what people seem to be reacting to”
I came for the headlines and stayed for the curiosity: Jessie Buckley. A spike like this usually means people are comparing notes in real time. What I saw people linking to Jessie Buckley says acting helped her overcome eating disorder as a teenager (BBC) Jessie Buckley ‘doesn’t regret’ her appearance on I’d Do Anything (The Read More “A small personal take on “Jessie Buckley””
I came for the headlines and stayed for the curiosity: Cliff Parisi. I often start with the basics: what happened, who noticed, and why it spread. What I saw people linking to Call the Midwife star Cliff Parisi's life with BBC producer wife he worked with (Wales Online) Cliff Parisi Reveals Weight Loss and Marriage Read More “I couldn’t ignore “Cliff Parisi” today – here’s why it grabbed me”