What's Trending: Kobe and Gianna Bryant's Memorial Service

What’s Trending: Tuesday, February 25th, 2020

 
  • #KobeMemorial
    • Yesterday was the celebration of life for the basketball icon and his daughter, Gianna.
    • Vanessa Bryant spoke about the two, sharing sweet memories of her daughter who she says, “would have made a huge difference for women’s basketball.”
    • Michael Jordan pulled back the curtain on the relationship between two of the greatest players of all time.
    • Shaquille O’Neal also spoke of their brotherly relationship.
    • Beyoncé, Alicia Keys and Christina Aguilera all performed.
    • It was also announced yesterday that Vanessa Bryant is suing the helicopter company, alleging negligence on the part of the pilot and helicopter company.
  • #StayingIn
    • Survey: More than 31% of people prefer staying in alone and watching TV over going out with friends.
    • Staying in is the new “going out.”
    • It was also revealed that 41% of people also have a “go to” show they watch.
    • The most popular was “The Office.”
  • #WhiteClawing
    • It’s the new dating trend that is more common than you think.
    • It’s dating someone exclusively for their good looks—even if you find them to be dull.
    • It refers to the popular spiked seltzer brand, which many agree seems enticing on the surface but actually tastes pretty bland and flavorless once you start sipping it.
    • A new survey reveals that over a quarter of singles have done this and 42% of them know someone who’s done this.
  • #NationalPancakeDay
    • IHOP is once again celebrating the day today by offering fans a free short stack of buttermilk pancakes.
    • It’s a dine-in promotion and is valid for one free short stack per person at participating locations from 7am-7pm.
    • They are also running a new “Pancakes for Life” sweepstakes.
    • To enter just scan a QR code located on the signage at your tale to find out if you’re an instant prize winner.
    • That will also enter you into their grand prize drawing for a chance to win “Pancakes for Life” which will be paid out in IHOP gift cards totaling $15,000.