How to eat a pineapple and how to floss dance are amongst the most Googled phrases in 2019
There are some unusual phrases!
As 2019 draws to a close, Google has released details of the most searched for words and phrases, including the most searched for TV shows, movies, musicians and questions such as 'How to?' and 'What is?'.
Whilst some of the lists are made up of quite predictable results such as the ever-popular Love Island coming in at Number 3 in the Top TV Shows, and I'm a Celebrity and Stranger Things also included at Number 5 and 6 respectively, others are a surprise, including How to floss dance? and How to eat pineapple?
When it comes to musicians, the Top 10 included Girls Aloud singer Nadine Coyle (Number 2), Lewis Capaldi (Number 4), One Direction's Louis Tomlinson (Number 7), and Little Mix's Jesy Nelson (Number 8).
The most Googled How to? questions:
- How to watch Champions League Final?
- How to watch Game of Thrones?
- How to floss dance?
- How to pronounce Psalm?
- How to watch KSI vs Logan?
- How to vote in European elections?
- How to eat pineapple?
- How to register to vote?
- How to tame a fox in Minecraft?
- How to watch Chernobyl?
WATCH: Google - Year in search 2019
Here in the UK, some of the most Googled TV shows unsurprisingly include Netflix favourites Stranger Things, reality TV shows, Love Island and I'm A Celebrity, with Game of Thrones taking the top spot, after its eighth and final season was aired earlier this year. See the full list below.
Most Googled TV Shows 2019:
- Game of Thrones
- Chernobyl
- Love Island
- Line of Duty
- I'm A Celebrity
- Stranger Things
- His Dark Materials
- When They See Us
- Luther
- Killing Eve
Now take a look at Netflix series to look forward to in 2020:
Messiah
Launch: 1st January 2020
When CIA officer Eva Geller uncovers information about a man gaining international attention through acts of public disruption, she begins an investigation into his origins. He continues gather followers who allege he's performing miracles, so the global media become increasingly interested by this charismatic figure.
Eva must race to unravel the mystery of whether he really is a divine entity or a deceptive con artist capable of dismantling the world's geopolitical order.
Locke & Key
Launch: 7th February 2020
Based on a graphic novel, Locke & Key is a new miniseries from Netflix. After the Dad is murdered, the three Locke siblings and their Mum move into their ancestral home, Keyhouse. Once in the house they discover it is full of magical keys that might be connected to their Dad's death.
To All the Boys: P.S. I Still Love You
Launch:​ February 2020
It's a new year and Lara Jean and Peter are no longer pretending to be a couple, they ARE a couple. As Lara Jean navigates a trove of official firsts with Peter — her first real kiss, her first real date, her first Valentine's Day — she finds herself leaning more on her friends, and an unexpected new confidant.
Sex Education Season 2
Launch: ​Early 2020
Sex Education is about Otis Milburn, a socially awkward high school student who lives with his sex therapist mother, Jean. In season 1 Otis and his friend Maeve Wiley set-up a sex clinic at school to capitalise on his intuitive talent for sex advice.
In season 2, as a late bloomer Otis must master his newly discovered sexual urges in order to progress with his girlfriend Ola whilst also dealing with his now strained relationship with Maeve. Meanwhile, Moordale Secondary is in the throes of a Chlamydia outbreak, highlighting the need for better sex education at the school and new kids come to town who will challenge the status quo.
Next in Fashion
Launch: ​Early 2020
Next In Fashion is a high-stakes competition series coming to Netflix featuring some of the world's best and quietly innovative designers who compete for a chance to become the next big name in fashion. Hosted by fashion designer and TV personality Tan France (Queer Eye) and designer, model and global style icon Alexa Chung.
Next in Fashion begins with eighteen designers who face challenges centering on a different trend or design style that has influenced the way the entire world dresses.
The Eddy
Launch: 2020
An eight-part musical drama set in contemporary multicultural Paris revolving around a club, its owner, the house band, and the chaotic city that surrounds them.
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These search results are for Google UK.
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