Issue 102 - 5th April 2022
Luckiest places for lottery, best April Fool's campaigns, sleep in a giant wine barrel, and the meaning of Bridgerton phrases
CAMPAIGNS
Meaning of Bridgerton dating phrases including 'rake' and 'modiste'
From ‘rakes’ to ‘promenades’, the team at Preply have decoded the hottest terms from the Regency relationship team, meaning that it’s easier than ever to up your flirting game…
RANKING ON PINTEREST: 10 HAIRSTYLES WE WOULD SEE EVERYWHERE DURING SPRING 2022
Whether you like your hair up or down, prefer a middle or side parting, the trend experts at WeThrift have delved into Pinterest data and ranked the top ten trending hairstyles based on their search volume increase from the start of the year to now to inspire your next hairstyle. By Kudzai.
Balletcore has been revealed as the top spring fashion trend for 2022
Balletcore is the hottest new aesthetic taking over Pinterest and TikTok. So, what does the trend entail? Nick Drewe, Trend Specialist from WeThrift explains: "It’s a mix of leotards, wrap sweaters and tops, flared leggings, ballet flats, cardigans, paired with tulle skirts and of course, leg warmers." By Abigail Fairfoull.
Sought-After Striker Erling Haaland Would Do Best At Real Madrid, Research Says
The 6-foot-4 goalscorer is known for his physical attributes and is seemingly well-suited to the Premier League in England. He may do the most damage to opposition defenses in Spain, though, according to research from B-Cure Laser—a growing company that makes products treating sports injuries and other problems—which examined where his explosive power and pace would thrive. By Owen Marshall.
Postcode Lottery luckiest places revealed - with £1,000 won every day
Slingo looked at the luckiest cities and most fortunate winners of the Postcode Lottery out there, as well as the luckiest towns and cities that play across their gambling sites.
Sleep in a Giant Wine Barrel at This Vineyard in Portugal
Do you ever love a wine so much, you wish you could just live inside the bottle? Well, good news: There’s a place for wine lovers where they can experience their favorite wine from the wine’s perspective.
At the Quinta da Pacheca estate in Douro, Portugal, guests at the vineyard can stay in giant, luxuriously appointed wine barrels.
This billboard shows a woman peeing to raise awareness of incontinence, and encourage more young people to get help
Yep, that's right, women’s health brand Elvie are aiming to raise awareness of incontinence with their new promotional poster depicting a woman squatting and lifting weights while ‘peeing’ actual liquid.
INSIGHTS
Pre-hated Marmite and Bovril on tap – Campaign rounds up the April Fool's campaigns
The good, the bad and the downright disturbing.