Bad Bunny Super Bowl LX & LEGO Orange Cat Viral Trends [Buzz]

[00:00] Lila Grant: Welcome to Buzz, your daily dose of everything trending. [00:04] Jonah Klein: We've got a massive show today, ranging from global headlines to the memes that are keeping us sane. [00:11] Lila Grant: It's a bit of a heavy start today, though, Jonah. [00:14] Lila Grant: We have to address the tragedy in Islamabad that's currently dominating the global feed. [00:19] Jonah Klein: It's devastating. [00:20] Jonah Klein: A bomb blast at a Shia mosque has killed at least 69 people and injured over 170. [00:28] Jonah Klein: The images coming out of Pakistan are just heartbreaking, and the hashtag Islamabad is trending with worldwide condemnation. [00:37] Lila Grant: It sparked a lot of fear regarding escalating sectarian violence. [00:41] Lila Grant: And you can see that anxiety reflected in the digital discourse. [00:45] Lila Grant: People are calling for peace and holding virtual vigils. [00:49] Lila Grant: It's a somber reminder of how social media can be a space for collective mourning. [00:53] Jonah Klein: It's the top story for a reason, but as the internet often does, the feed eventually shifts gears. [01:01] Jonah Klein: If we look at what's providing a bit of a mental break today, it's actually a plastic cat. [01:08] Lila Grant: Jonah, don't undersell it. [01:10] Lila Grant: It's the Lego Orange Cat. [01:12] Lila Grant: It's 1700 pieces of pure ginger energy. [01:16] Lila Grant: It just dropped for 100 bucks and the cat-obsessed side of TikTok is losing its mind. [01:22] Jonah Klein: I saw that. [01:23] Jonah Klein: Over 4 million views on the reveal already. [01:26] Jonah Klein: The memes are top-tier. [01:28] Jonah Klein: People are literally putting their real cats next to the Lego one to see if they notice the intruder. [01:33] Jonah Klein: It's like peak wholesome content. [01:35] Lila Grant: It's the perfect palate cleanser. [01:37] Lila Grant: Though not everyone is having a wholesome time on the timeline today. [01:41] Lila Grant: Have you seen the Canadian Civil War happening over Tate McCray? [01:44] Jonah Klein: Oh, the Olympic drama? [01:47] Jonah Klein: Leela, the comment sections are a war zone. [01:50] Jonah Klein: For those who missed it, Tate McCrae, who is very much Canadian, appeared in a Team USA [01:55] Jonah Klein: promotional ad for the 2026 Milano Cortina Olympics. [02:00] Lila Grant: That's insane! [02:01] Lila Grant: And Canada has thoughts. [02:02] Lila Grant: The betrayal memes are everywhere. [02:06] Lila Grant: People are asking how a girl from Calgary ends up being the face of the U.S. Olympic hype. [02:11] Lila Grant: It's national pride hitting a fever pitch. [02:13] Jonah Klein: I get it, though. [02:15] Jonah Klein: The Milano-Cortina games are right around the corner, and the rivalry is real. [02:19] Jonah Klein: But hey, money talks and Tate is a global star. [02:22] Jonah Klein: Speaking of global stars and massive sporting events, we are just days away from Super Bowl LXV. [02:28] Lila Grant: The hype for Bad Bunny's halftime show is unreal, Jonah. [02:32] Lila Grant: The Benito fancams are out of control. [02:35] Lila Grant: We're expecting the biggest reggaeton party in history on Sunday. [02:39] Jonah Klein: The TikTok predictions are already flying. [02:41] Jonah Klein: Everyone is trying to guess which surprise guests still bring out. [02:44] Jonah Klein: It feels as though this halftime show is overshadowing the actual game for a huge part of the internet. [02:50] Lila Grant: He's going to bring those Puerto Rican vibes to the Super Bowl stage. [02:53] Lila Grant: I mean, the whole party. [02:54] Lila Grant: And I'm already prepared for my entire feed to be nothing but his performance clips for the next week. [03:00] Jonah Klein: Before we get to the weekend, we have to talk tech. [03:03] Jonah Klein: 11 Labs just secured $500 million in funding. [03:08] Jonah Klein: Half a billion, Lila. [03:10] Lila Grant: That is a staggering amount of cash for an AI voice company. [03:14] Lila Grant: It feels as though the AI arms race is just hitting a new gear. [03:18] Lila Grant: With Figma and Kling AI also dropping updates, [03:21] Lila Grant: the creator economy is about to look very different. [03:25] Jonah Klein: For sure. [03:25] Jonah Klein: It's wild how fast it's moving. [03:28] Jonah Klein: Soon we won't even know if it's us talking or an 11 Labs clone. [03:32] Jonah Klein: But for now, you're stuck with me. [03:34] Jonah Klein: And me. [03:35] Lila Grant: It's been a roller coaster of a day on the internet, [03:38] Lila Grant: from tragic news to Lego cats and Super Bowl prep. [03:41] Jonah Klein: That's the beauty of the buzz. [03:44] Jonah Klein: We track it all so you don't have to. [03:46] Jonah Klein: You can find our full feed at buzz.neuralnewscast.com. [03:50] Jonah Klein: Make sure you're ready for that Bad Bunny halftime show. [03:53] Jonah Klein: It's going to be legendary. [03:55] Jonah Klein: Thanks for hanging with us today. [03:57] Jonah Klein: We'll see you back here tomorrow for more buzz. [03:59] Lila Grant: Stay savvy, everyone. [04:01] Lila Grant: Neural Newscast is AI-assisted, human-reviewed. [04:05] Lila Grant: View our AI transparency policy at neuralnewscast.com.