Following and sharing today's interests.
I wasn’t looking for a new obsession today, but Espncricinfo volunteered. It’s fascinating how quickly a topic can become common knowledge just by being searched enough. What I saw people linking to Ball by Ball Commentary & Live Score – SL vs IND, 2nd Test (Cricinfo) SL vs IND, 2nd Test, India tour of Sri Read More “A brief, slightly biased explainer of “Espncricinfo””
A quick glance at what’s trending turned into a deep breath and a click on Minsu Kim. It’s fascinating how quickly a topic can become common knowledge just by being searched enough. What I saw people linking to Kim Min-su: Girona winger to arrive for Rangers medical (BBC) Rangers agree £9million deal for Portland Timbers Read More “My small attempt to make sense of “Minsu Kim””
A quick glance at what’s trending turned into a deep breath and a click on Asylum Accommodation. 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 Forty children reported missing from UK Read More “One trend, one coffee: “Asylum Accommodation””
I did the classic ‘quick scroll’ and somehow ended up staring at Vikings like it was a riddle. 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 J.J. McCarthy sat while Kyler Read More ““Vikings” is having a moment. Here’s mine”
Not everything trending earns a post, but Jovan Malcolm felt worth a pause. Sometimes the trend isn’t the story – the reaction is. What I saw people linking to Jovan Malcolm: York City sign Stevenage forward on loan until January (BBC) 'I have always admired the club' – York City bolster attack with loan signing Read More ““Jovan Malcolm” is trending – here’s the part that feels important”
I wasn’t looking for a new obsession today, but Thameslink Train Seat Upgrade Plans volunteered. It’s fascinating how quickly a topic can become common knowledge just by being searched enough. What I saw people linking to 'Ironing board' seats to be replaced on Thameslink (BBC) Thameslink 'ironing board' seats set for major comfort upgrade | Read More “A curious thing about “Thameslink Train Seat Upgrade Plans” that I can’t stop thinking about”
A quick glance at what’s trending turned into a deep breath and a click on El Hadji Malick Diouf. 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 Premier League club agrees £40m deal for West Ham star (Yahoo Sports Read More “Why “El Hadji Malick Diouf” is on everyone’s mind (at least today)”
Not everything trending earns a post, but Gta 6 Release Date felt worth a pause. The search bar is where we go when we’re trying to catch up without asking anyone directly. What I saw people linking to GTA 6 Cyberleek update: Everything leaked so far, what might be next (Mashable) Rockstar Finally Releases A Read More “A trend check: “Gta 6 Release Date” and what it might mean”
I saw Grangetown trending and felt that little jolt of ‘what did I miss?’ I always ask myself whether this is about facts, feelings, or a mix of both. What I saw people linking to Middlesbrough murder investigation as two people die in fire (BBC) Two dead in house fire in Middlesbrough (The Telegraph) Murder Read More “One trend, one coffee: “Grangetown””
I wasn’t trying to get pulled into the trending vortex, but Axel Disasi got me anyway. I always ask myself whether this is about facts, feelings, or a mix of both. What I saw people linking to Crystal Palace transfer news: Axel Disasi signs on loan from Chelsea (BBC) Axel Disasi completes Crystal Palace loan Read More ““Axel Disasi” is trending in the UK – here’s what I noticed”