Following and sharing today's interests.
I came for the headlines and stayed for the curiosity: Susan Calman. I always ask myself whether this is about facts, feelings, or a mix of both. What I saw people linking to Vernon Kay admits tearful Strictly star 'knocked me off my feet' in heartbreaking chat (Daily Star) “I didn’t know who I was Read More “What “Susan Calman” says about the mood today (at least to me)”
This is one of those ‘I should probably understand this’ moments: Guy Goma. I find myself wondering what people are hoping to confirm when they type it in. What I saw people linking to The duo behind the BBC’s biggest cock-up tell their tale (The Telegraph) Man responsible for 'greatest moment in BBC history' reveals Read More ““Guy Goma” is trending – here’s the angle that stood out to me”
I thought I’d skip posting today, but Michael Van Gerwen Bar Brawl had other plans. 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 Michael van Gerwen punched in Read More “I saw “Michael Van Gerwen Bar Brawl” trending and did a double take”
You know when a word keeps following you around online? Today that word was Ian Holloway. When a phrase jumps like this, it’s usually because something happened – or someone said something – or both. What I saw people linking to Ian Holloway: Swindon Town manager given two-match touchline ban (BBC) Holloway could miss playoffs Read More “Why “Ian Holloway” is on everyone’s mind (at least today)”
A quiet morning, a loud trend: Train. I often start with the basics: what happened, who noticed, and why it spread. What I saw people linking to Big Boy Reunion at Steamtown 2026 (National Park Service (.gov)) Union Pacific’s Big Boy to Tour the Northeast for First Time in Honor of America’s 250th Anniversary (Union Read More “I keep seeing “Train” – so here’s a quick take”
There’s always one trend that feels oddly personal – today it’s Monarch of the Glen. 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 5 revives Monarch of the Glen with PBS (Broadcast) PBS Masterpiece & 5 Team Read More “What “Monarch of the Glen” says about the mood today (at least to me)”
I wasn’t planning to write about what’s trending today, but Kpmg kept popping up – so here we are. I’m always wary of hot takes, but I do enjoy the first draft of public opinion. What I saw people linking to KPMG shuts US government audit practice after losing army contract (Financial Times) KPMG quits Read More “Why “Kpmg” is on everyone’s mind (at least today)”
Some trends glide by. Alexander Blockx basically waved at me until I paid attention. 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 Hot Shot: Blockx saves set point Read More “My quick notes on “Alexander Blockx” while it’s blowing up”
Not everything trending earns a post, but Mateus Fernandes felt worth a pause. It’s a reminder that the internet isn’t one conversation – it’s thousands happening at once. What I saw people linking to ‘Clubs circling’ – West Ham sent Mateus Fernandes transfer warning by Joe Cole as ‘proper player’ generates Man Utd & Liverpool Read More ““Mateus Fernandes” is everywhere right now’ and I have thoughts”
I wasn’t planning to write about what’s trending today, but Will Still kept popping up – so here we are. When a phrase jumps like this, it’s usually because something happened – or someone said something – or both. What I saw people linking to Former boss Still 'delighted' to see Saints thriving towards top Read More “The internet is fixated on “Will Still” – and I get why”