Following and sharing today's interests.
The internet has chosen its topic of the day, and apparently it’s Game. Trends compress time: yesterday’s unknown becomes today’s everywhere. What I saw people linking to USA stifles Dominican Republic's offense to make WBC final (ESPN) In baseball's most star-studded game, Team USA is carried by some under-the-radar names (CBS Sports) Pujols on DR's Read More ““Game” in my feed: a few thoughts”
There’s always one trend that feels oddly personal – today it’s Richard Ashcroft. I’m always wary of hot takes, but I do enjoy the first draft of public opinion. What I saw people linking to Silverstone Sets the Stage for 2026 British Grand Prix with All-Star Music Bill (Silverstone) Richard Ashcroft, Chase & Status and Read More ““Richard Ashcroft” is trending in the UK – here’s what I noticed”
This wasn’t on my radar at all – until Tube Strikes started showing up everywhere. I can’t help noticing how different generations search for different reasons. What I saw people linking to London Tube strikes: What you need to know (BBC) London Underground strike action: March – May 2026 | UCL News – UCL (University Read More “I saw “Tube Strikes” trending and did a double take”
I saw Katie Price trending and felt that little jolt of ‘what did I miss?’ It’s fascinating how quickly a topic can become common knowledge just by being searched enough. What I saw people linking to 'I know real reason Katie Price needs always needs a man and it's heartbreaking' (The Mirror) Katie Price gushes Read More “A trend check: “Katie Price” and what it might mean”
I wasn’t trying to get pulled into the trending vortex, but Lee Andrews got me anyway. Sometimes you can feel a story crossing the invisible line from niche to mainstream. What I saw people linking to Katie Price's husband ran up huge bill at Dubai wedding hotel 'and still hasn't paid' (The Mirror) Katie Price’s Read More “A brief, slightly biased explainer of “Lee Andrews””
The internet has chosen its topic of the day, and apparently it’s Honda Electric Cars. Trends compress time: yesterday’s unknown becomes today’s everywhere. What I saw people linking to Opinion: Honda killing its EVs is the most staggering car news ever… here’s why (Top Gear) Bad news: Honda has scrapped this radical wedge-shaped EV saloon Read More “A small personal take on “Honda Electric Cars””
I noticed Nandos climbing the list and decided to follow the trail. It’s fascinating how quickly a topic can become common knowledge just by being searched enough. What I saw people linking to Cheeky! Nando's hopes to open new Portsmouth chicken restaurant – next to KFC (Portsmouth News) Hugely popular restaurant could open new Hampshire Read More “The internet is fixated on “Nandos” – and I get why”
I keep a soft eye on trends, and Mecca jumped out immediately. Sometimes a trend is a breaking-news echo. Sometimes it’s pure vibe. What I saw people linking to Asake struggles to touch Black Stone in Mecca amid crowd (The Nation Newspaper) Asake shows determination, strugles to touch the Black Stone at Kaaba (Legit News) Read More “The internet is fixated on “Mecca” – and I get why”
This is one of those ‘I should probably understand this’ moments: Stephen Mcginn. Trends compress time: yesterday’s unknown becomes today’s everywhere. What I saw people linking to Next St Mirren Manager Odds: Ex-Hearts trio and Celtic hero amongst favourites to replace Robinson (The Scotsman) Young backs Saints to 'come together' against Rangers (BBC) Former Irish Read More “On “Stephen Mcginn”: the headline version and the human version”
I opened my browser this morning expecting the usual mix of headlines and distractions – and then I saw Eid sitting there in the trending list. It’s a reminder that the internet isn’t one conversation – it’s thousands happening at once. What I saw people linking to When does Ramadan end and when will Eid Read More “A curious thing about “Eid” that I can’t stop thinking about”