Daily Trends

Some trends glide by. Godzilla El Nino basically waved at me until I paid attention. Trends compress time: yesterday’s unknown becomes today’s everywhere. What I saw people linking to What is El Niño, what causes it and can we reduce the risks? (The Guardian) We can’t stop the ‘Godzilla’ El Niño – but can we Read More “What “Godzilla El Nino” says about the mood today (at least to me)”

This is one of those ‘I should probably understand this’ moments: Slovenia vs Scotland. When a phrase jumps like this, it’s usually because something happened – or someone said something – or both. What I saw people linking to Sebastien Pocognoli may require patience to deliver on Scotland shake-up (BBC) Slovenia vs Scotland live: Score Read More ““Slovenia vs Scotland”: the story, the subtext, and my takeaway”

I wasn’t trying to get pulled into the trending vortex, but Australia vs Brazil got me anyway. 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 Australia vs Brazil: Friendlies stats & head-to-head (BBC) Australia v Brazil: men’s international football Read More “One trend, one coffee: “Australia vs Brazil””

This wasn’t on my radar at all – until Josh Hartnett started showing up everywhere. Sometimes the trend isn’t the story – the reaction is. What I saw people linking to Dakota Johnson says thriller 'Verity' puts truth and trust to the test, much like real life (Reuters) Josh Hartnett and Dakota Johnson Are Picture-Perfect Read More “What “Josh Hartnett” says about the mood today (at least to me)”

I saw Santander and immediately opened a new tab. Then another. Then another. I find myself wondering what people are hoping to confirm when they type it in. What I saw people linking to Major UK banking app goes DOWN for thousands of users who 'can't log on' or make payments (The Sun) Santander UK Read More “So, “Santander” is trending. Let’s talk about it”

The internet has chosen its topic of the day, and apparently it’s Nrl. 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 Roosters dominate Dolphins to surge into first decider since 2019 (NRL.com) LIVE NRL: Roosters Read More “I tried to summarise “Nrl” without the noise”

I clicked one thing, then another, and suddenly Fa Cup Referee Error Mulbarton Woodford was the centre of my screen. The search bar is where we go when we’re trying to catch up without asking anyone directly. What I saw people linking to FA Cup: Mulbarton Wanderers and Woodford Town must replay qualifying tie after Read More “So, “Fa Cup Referee Error Mulbarton Woodford” is trending. Let’s talk about it”

I clicked one thing, then another, and suddenly Bay City Rollers was the centre of my screen. 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 Tributes paid to former Bay City Rollers guitarist Neil Henderson (BBC) Bay Read More “Today’s little rabbit hole: “Bay City Rollers””

I thought I’d skip posting today, but Beverley Callard had other plans. I’m always wary of hot takes, but I do enjoy the first draft of public opinion. What I saw people linking to Coronation Street actor passes out on soap set as ambulance called (The Independent) Beverley Callard ‘lost consciousness’ while on set (Edp24) Read More “Why “Beverley Callard” is on everyone’s mind (at least today)”

I wasn’t looking for a new obsession today, but Anant Ambani Professor of Sustainability volunteered. A spike like this usually means people are comparing notes in real time. What I saw people linking to Backlash as Indian oil heir made professor of sustainability by Newcastle University (The Guardian) Outrage over controversial U.K. professorship for business Read More “One trend, one coffee: “Anant Ambani Professor of Sustainability””