Following and sharing today's interests.
I clicked one thing, then another, and suddenly Shabana Mahmood was the centre of my screen. Sometimes you can feel a story crossing the invisible line from niche to mainstream. What I saw people linking to Asylum seekers who break law to have support removed (BBC) Shabana Mahmood’s change of tone could fall on deaf Read More “One trend, one coffee: “Shabana Mahmood””
A quiet morning, a loud trend: Chris Wheeler. The interesting part is the mix: curiosity, concern, entertainment, and the need to know ‘right now’. What I saw people linking to ‘Generous and endlessly kind’: Former Stoke Park executive chef Chris Wheeler dies (The Caterer) BBC chef dies as friend leads tributes to 'extraordinary' man (Daily Read More ““Chris Wheeler” today: what people seem to be reacting to”
I came for the headlines and stayed for the curiosity: Chick Fil A. I always ask myself whether this is about facts, feelings, or a mix of both. What I saw people linking to Chick-fil-A Is Testing Brand-New Sides, and Fans Are Already Talking (Taste of Home) Chick-fil-A has revealed the location and opening date Read More “What’s behind “Chick Fil A” right now? A personal read”
This wasn’t on my radar at all – until Iranian Navy started showing up everywhere. A spike like this usually means people are comparing notes in real time. What I saw people linking to US sub sinks Iranian warship in Indian Ocean, Hegseth says (BBC) Iranian ship asks to dock in Sri Lankan port after Read More “What “Iranian Navy” says about the mood today (at least to me)”
I did the classic ‘quick scroll’ and somehow ended up staring at Dacia Striker Estate Car like it was a riddle. 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 Dacia’s new Striker will take estate inspiration to Read More “I went looking up “Dacia Striker Estate Car” so you don’t have to”
I noticed Rory Mcilroy climbing the list and decided to follow the trail. 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 ‘It’s a generous deal’: McIlroy’s surprise at Rahm not accepting Read More “A small personal take on “Rory Mcilroy””
Some trends glide by. Avia – Raków Częstochowa basically waved at me until I paid attention. 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 O 36-tysięcznym mieście będzie trąbić cała Polska. Tego nie było od 40 lat Read More “The “Avia – Raków Częstochowa” trend, in plain English (and a bit of opinion)”
A quiet morning, a loud trend: Billi Mucklow. Trends compress time: yesterday’s unknown becomes today’s everywhere. What I saw people linking to Ex-England footballer Andy Carroll pleads not guilty to breaching court order against ex-wife (Sky News) Andy Carroll denies breaching court order againt Billi Mucklow (BBC) Ex-Liverpool striker Andy Carroll to stand trial after Read More “A tiny vibe check on “Billi Mucklow””
I noticed Jack Fletcher climbing the list and decided to follow the trail. Sometimes the trend isn’t the story – the reaction is. What I saw people linking to Man Utd: Jack Fletcher banned for six matches for homophobic slur (BBC) Manchester United’s Jack Fletcher given six-match ban for homophobic slur (The Guardian) Jack Fletcher Read More “I keep seeing “Jack Fletcher” – so here’s a quick take”
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 Kemi Badenoch. There’s a strange comfort in watching a shared curiosity ripple across the country. What I saw people linking to Special relationship is not ‘hanging on Read More ““Kemi Badenoch” in my feed: a few thoughts”