“Game” in my feed: a few thoughts

The internet has chosen its topic of the day, and apparently it’s Game. Trends compress time: yesterday’s unknown becomes today’s everywhere. What I saw people linking to USA stifles Dominican Republic's offense to make WBC final (ESPN) In baseball's most star-studded game, Team USA is carried by some under-the-radar names (CBS Sports) Pujols on DR's … Read more

A brief, slightly biased explainer of “Maura Higgins”

I saw Maura Higgins trending and felt that little jolt of ‘what did I miss?’ Sometimes you can feel a story crossing the invisible line from niche to mainstream. What I saw people linking to Maura Higgins' unbuttoned shirt flies open and exposes chest at pre-Oscars party (Daily Star) Maura Higgins dresses to impress at … Read more

A tiny vibe check on “Keir Starmer”

I came for the headlines and stayed for the curiosity: Keir Starmer. I find myself wondering what people are hoping to confirm when they type it in. What I saw people linking to UK won't be drawn into 'wider war’ and will work with allies on Strait of Hormuz plan, Starmer says (BBC) Starmer says … Read more

I keep seeing “Bob Mortimer” – so here’s a quick take

I checked the trending list out of habit and got immediately snagged by Bob Mortimer. 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 Last One Laughing UK: this … Read more

A small personal take on “Honda Electric Cars”

The internet has chosen its topic of the day, and apparently it’s Honda Electric Cars. Trends compress time: yesterday’s unknown becomes today’s everywhere. What I saw people linking to Opinion: Honda killing its EVs is the most staggering car news ever… here’s why (Top Gear) Bad news: Honda has scrapped this radical wedge-shaped EV saloon … Read more

Today’s little rabbit hole: “Aston Villa vs Man City”

I came for the headlines and stayed for the curiosity: Aston Villa vs Man City. 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 Aston Villa vs. Man City … Read more