It’s been a while since I’ve checked in on the Google
Zeitgeist, so I figured I’d see what the world is thinking about and searching for. The list is usually pretty
predictable, but sometimes there are interesting surprises. Last week, which I’ve pasted below, looks to be on the
predictable side with the Bush leak and Katie Couric’s move to the CBS anchor chair of the topmost importance to folks.
1. masters
2. katie couric
3.
gospel of judas
4. palm sunday
5.
narnia
6. kim mathers
7. kenny rogers
8.
bush leak
9. red hot chili peppers
10.
passover
11. kenzie dalton
12. gene
pitney
13. eva longoria
14. meredith vieira
15.
spirit airlines
But even more interesting, I think is the international Zeitgeist page, which lets you see the top
terms in different countries. Here is where you get a true feel for the global Zeitgeist. Here, we learn that
Brazilians are interested in Carnaval, the Canadians and the Norwegians love Britney Spears, the Fins love, um, ystävänpäivä, and lots of
countries seem to be into both Paris Hilton and Harry Potter. Seriously, though, isn’t this fascinating?