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I wasn’t trying to get pulled into the trending vortex, but Wipes got me anyway. 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 The 4 ‘contaminated’ wet wipes Read More ““Wipes” is trending – here’s the angle that stood out to me”
I wasn’t trying to get pulled into the trending vortex, but Iphone 17 got me anyway. I’m always wary of hot takes, but I do enjoy the first draft of public opinion. What I saw people linking to Apple iPhone 17e hands-on: New chip, more storage memory, and yes, MagSafe (Mashable) Apple's iPhone 17E vs. Read More “I keep seeing “Iphone 17” – so here’s a quick take”
Not everything trending earns a post, but Thorpe St Andrew School felt worth a pause. I like to think of trends as a map of attention: messy, crowded, and occasionally revealing. What I saw people linking to Teenage girl stabbed at school near Norwich, police say (The Guardian) Teenage girl stabbed at Norfolk school and Read More “So, “Thorpe St Andrew School” is trending. Let’s talk about it”
I wasn’t planning to write about what’s trending today, but Anthony Russell Huntley 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 Inmate charged with murder of Soham killer Ian Huntley (BBC) Prisoner charged with Read More “My quick notes on “Anthony Russell Huntley” while it’s blowing up”
Not everything trending earns a post, but Morning Live felt worth a pause. Trends compress time: yesterday’s unknown becomes today’s everywhere. What I saw people linking to BBC Morning Live's Gethin Jones starts new job and says 'I've worked hard for it' (Wales Online) What to expect on Morning Live on March 10, 2026 (CHCH) Read More “I keep seeing “Morning Live” – so here’s a quick take”
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””