Monday, October 29, 2007

Berocca is the Aussie cure-all

Reuters did a fun piece last week based on some stats from Google on which countries search which term most often. Apparently the Egyptians, Indians and Turkish searched most for "sex." But the most surprising thing for me is that Aussies are not listed next to the term hangover. I guess we already have our cure-all in Berocca so no need for a search. (NB: Berocca is a jolt of vitamin B in a plesant fizzy drink form - and the first thing you reach for after a big night of drinking).

Other findings based on three years of tracking were;

"Hangover" - Ireland, United Kingdom, United States

"Burrito" - United States, Argentina, Canada

"Jihad" - Morocco, Indonesia, Pakistan

"Terrorism" - Pakistan, Philippines, Australia

"Iraq" - United States, Australia, Canada

"Taliban" - Pakistan, Australia, Canada

"Tom Cruise" - Canada, United States, Australia

"Britney Spears" - Mexico, Venezuela, Canada

"Homosexual" - Philippines, Chile, Venezuela

"Love" - Philippines, Australia, United States

"Botox" - Australia, United States, United Kingdom

"Viagra" - Italy, United Kingdom, Germany

"David Beckham" - Venezuela, United Kingdom, Mexico

"Kate Moss" - Ireland, United Kingdom, Sweden

"Car bomb" - Australia, United States, Canada

"Marijuana" - Canada, United States, Australia

Hmmm - seems the Aussies ARE a little obsessed with terrorism. What's that all about? And Botox? I thought we were above that. And I'm sorry to my neighbouring Americans but Burrito's? Seriously? There's a Taco Bell on every corner where I live.

One announcement before I go. As you probably are aware, My Digital Muse is closing its doors from Thursday. This is the last chance to use up those GCs if you have any. Some designers are retiring, others are moving and selling at different stores. You can stop by the forums to find out where people are going.

I am on Tara Sroka's personal CT and she is moving to her own store! I am so excited for her and I know she plans to keep up some of the challenges etc that were so poular over at MDM - including her fabulous card template challenge. She is also planning some fun stuff for digi scrapping day this weekend so make sure you pay her a visit at www.tarasrokadesigns.com. Here are some more details.

Thanks for stopping by

Nicole

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