the buzz log

If there's one thing we've learned from writing about people like Kevin Federline and Joe the Plumber, it's that fame is fleeting. One minute, your name is buzzing like a bee, the next it's as quiet as a mouse.

That must explain the plethora of "what happened to" searches we see each and every week. When celebs fall out of the public eye, most folks forget all about 'em. But there are some loyal and curious searchers who simply have to know what happened to that one guy who was in that one TV show that was canceled after two episodes (or whatever).

We took a look at the top nostalgic searches from the past week. Taking the top spot is the one and only Ryan Leaf, arguably the biggest bust in the history of professional sports. Also making a strong showing in our top ten is Larry Craig, the Idaho senator who introduced the phrase "wide stance" into the popular lexicon. Read on for more blasts from the past. These folks may be gone, but they're still not forgotten.