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Some trends glide by. All Points East 2026 basically waved at me until I paid attention. 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 All Points East announces powerhouse double show Read More ““All Points East 2026”: the story, the subtext, and my takeaway”
There’s always one trend that feels oddly personal – today it’s Ryanair Denied Refund Diverted Flight. When a phrase jumps like this, it’s usually because something happened – or someone said something – or both. What I saw people linking to Ryanair insists we failed to board a phantom flight (The Guardian) Ryanair’s Phantom Flight Read More ““Ryanair Denied Refund Diverted Flight” popped up – and I couldn’t not click”
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 Lorraine Itv. Sometimes the trend isn’t the story – the reaction is. What I saw people linking to Lorraine off air for ‘a few weeks’ after health Read More ““Lorraine Itv” in my feed: a few thoughts”
I checked the trending list out of habit and got immediately snagged by Betmgm. Sometimes the trend isn’t the story – the reaction is. What I saw people linking to BetMGM PA Casino Bonus Code BOOKIESCAS: Get $1,000 Bonus + $25 on the House (Mar. 9) (Bookies.com) BetMGM Casino bonus code NJCOM secures $25 no Read More “A trend check: “Betmgm” and what it might mean”
I noticed Rosanna Arquette climbing the list and decided to follow the trail. At its best, a trend is a shortcut to context. At its worst, it’s a game of telephone. What I saw people linking to ‘Lack of class’: Quentin Tarantino hits back at Rosanna Arquette over Pulp Fiction N-word criticism (The Guardian) Quentin Read More “One trend, one coffee: “Rosanna Arquette””
Some trends glide by. Carolyn Bessette basically waved at me until I paid attention. Sometimes the trend isn’t the story – the reaction is. What I saw people linking to ‘The antithesis of what Gen Z grew up with’: Love Story inspires fervor for Carolyn Bessette’s style (The Guardian) Carolyn Bessette Kennedy’s Wedding Slip Dress Read More ““Carolyn Bessette” is everywhere right now’ and I have thoughts”
Not everything trending earns a post, but Carolyn Bessette Kennedy felt worth a pause. I often start with the basics: what happened, who noticed, and why it spread. What I saw people linking to In these troubled times, who isn’t loving the nostalgia of the Kennedys and Love Story’s 90s New York? | Emma Brockes Read More ““Carolyn Bessette Kennedy” is everywhere right now’ and I have thoughts”
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 Sky Brown. 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 Read More ““Sky Brown” is having a moment. Here’s mine”
You know when a word keeps following you around online? Today that word was Liverpool Echo. 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 'Hoax threats' sent to several schools (Liverpool Echo) Runcorn man admits Read More ““Liverpool Echo” is trending – here’s the part that feels important”
I came for the headlines and stayed for the curiosity: Cruzeiro vs Atlético Mineiro. Sometimes the trend isn’t the story – the reaction is. What I saw people linking to Mass brawl leads to 23 red cards for Cruzeiro and Atlético Mineiro players in Brazil (The Guardian) Football final explodes into war with 23 red Read More ““Cruzeiro vs Atlético Mineiro” popped up – and I couldn’t not click”