A Sizzling Year in 2021
What a whirlwind, right? From juggling life around a still‑ongoing pandemic to binge‑watching Netflix sleeper hits, 2021 was all about adapting to the new normal and spotting a glimmer of hope at the finish line.
Google just dropped its Year in Search 2021 reveal, spotlighting the people, topics, events and places that stole Singapore’s curiosity this past year.
The search heat‑map captured all those moments we loved, from sports to memes, and saw us breathing easier as the second year of Covid‑19 started to feel a bit more familiar. Some picks got us grumbling, whereas most of them slid in green‑light territory—well, a few reds—though we can’t help it! Let’s dig into the lists.
What Singaporeans Googled
- UEFA Euro 2021
- NBA League
- IPL 2021
- English Premier League
- Squid Game
- 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games
- Covid‑19 Prevention
- Bitcoin Price
- iPhone 13
- Shang‑Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings
2021 finally let sports get back to normal swing‑and‑chill, and as a footie fan, I’ve been nursing the itch to watch packed stadiums again. That’s why the European Championship dominated the list—no surprise!
https://www.instagram.com/p/CROWwY-Jh3H/?utm<em>source=ig</em>web<em>copy</em>link
Being the first mega‑sport event to welcome crowds back, the Euros practically rolled out a red carpet for Singapore’s football lovers. And now it’s time to rally behind our own Lions as they sprint towards football glory.
Trending News in S’pore
- Tanjong Pagar accident
- River Valley high school
- SPH Embrace
- GST Voucher
- Silvia Chan
- Phoon Chiu Yoke
- Raeesah Khan
- National Day Parade 2021
- Budget 2021 Singapore
- KAWS
2021 also showcased our solidarity—when tragedy struck the Tanjong Pagar crash, the nation joined together to support the brave Raybe Oh, who courageously tried to rescue her boyfriend and unfortunately sustained burns. The outpouring of support topped the news chart.
https://www.instagram.com/p/CXP65TEvU01/?utm<em>source=ig</em>web<em>copy</em>link
And just like always, the National Day Parade appeared on the list. Even though 2021’s celebration was a more intimate affair, it produced one of the most memorable NDP theme songs of recent years. Take that!
Netflix Favorites
- Squid Game
- Hometown Cha Cha Cha
- Vincenzo
- True Beauty
- Mr Queen
- WandaVision
- Bridgerton
- My Name
- Loki
- Alice in Borderland
No shock here—Korean flicks are still king. “Squid Game” exploded in Singapore just as worldwide, spawning endless Tik‑Tok memes, “Red Light‑Green Light” references, and a pandemic‑era cultural binge. Comparatively, last year’s hits were “Dalgona coffee” and “Parasite”; how Korean culture keeps thrumming in the local psyche.
https://www.instagram.com/p/CTv43FYv44<em>/?utm</em>source=ig<em>web</em>copy_link
Favourite Athletes
- Joseph Schooling
- Yu Mengyu
- Christian Eriksen
- Cristiano Ronaldo
- Simone Biles
- Floyd Mayweather
- Feng Tianwei
- Loh Kean Yew
- Quah Zheng Wen
- Peng Shuai
Joseph Schooling snagged the top spot in “Trending Singapore Personalities”—our swimming maestro—even though he didn’t quite replay the gold medal. We still cheer for his bold run in the Tokyo Olympics, and our local table‑tennis champions Yu Mengyu and Feng Tianwei round out the list.
https://www.instagram.com/p/CSrXBNaBzZA/?utm<em>source=ig</em>web<em>copy</em>link
Food & Beverage Buzz
- Oddle Eats
- Eggslut
- BTS Meal
- Lim Chee Guan
- Orange & Teal
- Koma Singapore
- Bober Tea
- Hainanese Chicken Burger
- Vivocity Food
- Buffet Town
We all love a good bargain. The “Oddle Eats” app took the spotlight, offering first‑access to foodie promos. The moment I discovered it, I felt a wave of FOMO. And yes, the BTS‑McDonald’s meal turned up more once than expected—best treat if you’re a fan.
https://www.instagram.com/p/CXdma<em>KsK17/?utm</em>source=ig<em>web</em>copy_link
Thank you for staying in the loop. Here’s to 2022—may it bring fresh adventures, smiles, and maybe a few more memes to keep us laughing!
