What’s Trending: Wednesday, September 29th, 2021
#SquidGame
o The no. 1 show on Netflix right now is a South Korean thriller called Squid Game.
o It’s the first South Korean tv show to hit the top spot on Netflix, and its success highlights the growing influence of k-drama on the global entertainment stage.
o So what is it? it’s a show about a Hunger Games-esque competition where contestants compete in highly dangerous events for the opportunity to win more than $40 million in prizes.
o The CO-CEO of Netflix said this week that Squid Game will definitely be their biggest non-English-language show in the world and the fact that it’s been out for less than two weeks, shows that there’s a good chance it will be Netflix’s biggest show ever.
#NationalCoffeeDay
o Today is National Coffee Day and there are numerous deals that you may want to check out from some of the major chains.
o Starbucks is celebrating its 50th anniversary and if you bring in a clean, empty reusable cup of up to 20 ounces you will get a free cup of Pike Place Roast brewed coffee for free at participating locations.
o At Dunkin, you need to be a member of the DD Perks loyalty program and you’ll get a free medium hot or iced coffee with any purchase. The offer is also good for new members who sign up on the Dunkin app or on their website.
o There are numerous other offers from McDonald’s, Panera, 7-Eleven, Krispy Kreme and more!
#OfficeLife
o Survey: Nearly 70% of employees are “out of practice” for office life.
o More than 50% of employees have returned to working full time and about 55% say they are more productive in an office setting.
o But going back to work is hard and 35% of employees said they were no longer used to socializing in the workplace and spending all day with other people.
o But some people want the best of both worlds: more than 40 per cent are looking for a flexible schedule and the ability to work from home part-time
#FlaminHot
o Would you be interested in sauces inspired by snacks like Doritos or Cheetos?
o There’s a rumor going around that Flamin’ Hot Cheetos, Flamin’ Hot Doritos and Spicy Nacho Doritos might get their own sauces.
o There isn’t much to go on other than images that have popped up online and it’s unclear where they came from.
o But the response so far has been almost entirely positive.