Catcher 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 Joan Collins. If you squint, trending topics are basically a public pulse-check. What I saw people linking to 'I don't believe in needles': Dame Joan Collins, 92, … Read more
I checked the trending list out of habit and got immediately snagged by Filipe Luis. It’s fascinating how quickly a topic can become common knowledge just by being searched enough. What I saw people linking to Ex-Chelsea player Luis sacked by Flamengo after 8-0 win (BBC) Flamengo sack Filipe Luis three months after Copa Libertadores … Read more
I keep a soft eye on trends, and Hms Duncan 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 Iran latest: UK set to send warship to Cyprus after … Read more
I wasn’t planning to write about what’s trending today, but International Womens Day kept popping up – so here we are. I find myself wondering what people are hoping to confirm when they type it in. What I saw people linking to OBCT hosting International Women’s Day panel (constructconnect.com) OBCT Hosts Engaging Panel for International … Read more
I thought I’d skip posting today, but Richard Osman had other plans. 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 Richard Osman quits quiz show House of Games after 'amazing nine years' (BBC) Hit BBC … Read more
The internet has chosen its topic of the day, and apparently it’s Paul Mescal. I’m always wary of hot takes, but I do enjoy the first draft of public opinion. What I saw people linking to Will Jessie Buckley's winning streak continue at the Oscars? (BBC) Actor Awards: Sinners shakes up Oscars race as Jessie … Read more
This is one of those ‘I should probably understand this’ moments: Louise Thompson. I often start with the basics: what happened, who noticed, and why it spread. What I saw people linking to Louise Thompson & Ryan Libbey: “We're considering surrogacy!” (ITVX) Louise Thompson shares husband's heartbreaking admission in baby update (Daily Star) Louise Thompson … Read more
A quiet morning, a loud trend: Martin Clunes. Trends compress time: yesterday’s unknown becomes today’s everywhere. What I saw people linking to What To Watch Tuesday: New Best Medicine And Will Trent, State Of The Union, And More (TVLine) Bishop’s Back on ‘NCIS,’ Scott Speedman Is ‘RJ Decker,’ Original Doc Martin Visits ‘Best Medicine’ (TV … Read more
I checked the trending list out of habit and got immediately snagged by Johnny Russell. It’s fascinating how quickly a topic can become common knowledge just by being searched enough. What I saw people linking to Johnny Russell return 'hugely beneficial' for Dundee United (BBC) JOHNNY RUSSELL MAKES STUNNING RETURN TO TANNADICE (Dundee United Football … Read more
A quick glance at what’s trending turned into a deep breath and a click on M25 Closures. Sometimes a trend is a breaking-news echo. Sometimes it’s pure vibe. What I saw people linking to M25 delays after police incident forces full closure (London Evening Standard) Piccadilly part suspended as rush hour disruption grips Tube (London … Read more