the buzz log
Weekend Wrap
The Weekend's Top Searches
By Vera H-C Chan
Mon, November 12, 2007, 4:09 pm PST
Ladies ruled the Buzz this weekend, thanks to their good works in politics, sports, history, and pop culture. Meanwhile, guys were either dinged up or doubted.
| 1. Aung San Suu Kyi (+28,325%) | The Myanmar opposition leader's meeting with military government for the first time in over three years marked progress. |
| 2. Danica Patrick (+7,272%) | Sam Hornish Jr. left the Indy Racing League for NASCAR. The move may increase Patrick's chances of winning a race. |
| 3. Man vs. Wild (+1,917%) | After this past summer's revelations that survivalist Bear Grylls "roughed" some of those nights in a hotel, the Discovery Channel series started its new season with a disclaimer... and helped spur queries on "truth about man vs. wild" (+1,411%). |
| 4. Isla Fisher (+1,865%) | About the only news from the new mom is that she loves her mother-in-law, Daniella Baron Cohen. |
| 5. Amelia Earhart (+1,826%) | The search and the drama continue for the missing pilot. A book detailing the continued hunt hits stores this month and a movie starring Hilary Swank is in the works. |
| 6. Ashera Cat (+1,788%) | The breed has been deemed the biggest, the rarest, and quite possibly the most expensive, with a starting price tag of $20,000. |
| 7. Dandruff (+1,600%) | Scientists may have found the culprit to this shameful affliction. |
| 8. Nefertiti (+2,175%) | King Tut's makeover may have sparked interest in other ancient royalty, including his mother-in-law or stepmom. |
| 9. Jake Locker (+1,005%) | The Washington Huskies quarterback went head-to-head during the Oregon State game... literally. Locker was carted off on a stretcher, but he's already started his therapy. |
| 10. 2007 BCS Standings (+1,005%) | LSU snagged the top spot in the Bowl Championship Series rankings after it thrased Louisiana Tech. Meanwhile, a loss to Illinois tripped up the Buckeyes. |
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