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Happy Gilmore 2 "Scores" (Get it?) - Summary of the Internet – July 21, 2025
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Hi ! The world hit shuffle this week and somehow landed on an AI-generated fever dream: Russia’s crust cracked open, Ozzy left the stage forever, and Netflix revived '90s golf comedy like it was the Super Bowl. Also, Tom Cruise is dating Ana de Armas in Vermont, because apparently 63 is the new 35. Welcome to Earth—no plot, just vibes. |
✅ Top 3 Must-Post Trends
✅ 3. Top 3 Must-Post Trends
🔥 1. Russian Earthquake Triggers Pacific Tsunami

A record-breaking 8.8-magnitude earthquake rocked Russia’s Kamchatka Peninsula on July 30, launching tsunami waves across the Pacific and prompting mass evacuations in Hawaii, California, and Japan . The quake ranks as the sixth-strongest in history and struck at a shallow depth near Severo-Kurilsk, also setting off an eruption at Klyuchskaya Sopka—Eurasia’s tallest active volcano . Despite the quake's power, tsunami damage remained localized, with Hawaiian waves peaking at 5.7 feet and California seeing surges over 8 feet .
Seismic experts credit the modest tsunami impact to the quake's rupture mechanics, which weren’t optimal for generating larger waves. Still, the event demonstrated the Pacific Rim’s early warning systems at work as millions were safely evacuated. Dramatic footage of flooded coastlines, cracked streets, and erupting volcanoes turned the disaster into a visual media event that spread like wildfire online.
🎯 Why This Will Get You Views:
Natural disasters drive massive engagement—especially when they’re visual, rare, and unfolding in real time. Pair that with volcano footage and global alerts? Viral gold.
✍️ Post Ideas:
TikTok: “POV: You're in California when the tsunami sirens start…”
Instagram carousel: Satellite images before and after the quake
Twitter: Real-time updates with safety PSA-style threads
📣 CTA:
"Did your city get tsunami alerts this week? Share your local experience below."
🔥 2. Happy Gilmore 2 Smashes Netflix Records

I haven’t watched it yet. I hope it’s good!
Happy Gilmore 2 just became Netflix’s biggest U.S. film debut of all time, pulling in 46.7 million views over its opening weekend . The film resurrects Adam Sandler’s beloved golf underdog from 1996, with cameos by Bad Bunny and pro golfers Rory McIlroy and Scottie Scheffler. Even the original film saw a rebound—jumping into Netflix’s Top 3 worldwide.
This isn’t just a nostalgia flex—it’s a case study in franchise power. Sandler's decade-long Netflix partnership finally has a bona fide streaming smash. Social media went full retro with fans recreating golf swings and quoting Shooter McGavin like it’s ’96 again. Expect the “Netflix Sequel Cinematic Universe” to become a thing now.
🎯 Why This Will Get You Views:
Old-school content meets new-school virality. Golf memes, '90s revival, and Sandler synergy—it’s tailor-made for reels, TikToks, and thread content.
✍️ Post Ideas:
TikTok: Compare your 1996 swing vs. now, Happy-style
IG Reel: “What millennials think golf is, thanks to Happy Gilmore”
X: “Best quote from Happy Gilmore—GO”
📣 CTA:
"Be honest—does this sequel beat the original? Drop your ranking ⛳"
🔥 3. Ozzy Osbourne Dies at 76
The Prince of Darkness has officially left the stage. Ozzy Osbourne died at age 76 on July 22 after a long battle with Parkinson’s disease . He passed at home in Buckinghamshire, UK, just 17 days after a final performance with Black Sabbath. His family, including wife Sharon and daughter Kelly, announced his passing with a request for privacy.
Ozzy's legacy runs deep: founding Black Sabbath, pioneering metal’s aesthetic, surviving multiple controversies (including that bat incident), and reinventing celebrity culture through reality TV with The Osbournes. Rock fans mourned worldwide as tributes poured in across platforms, proving his cross-generational influence.
🎯 Why This Will Get You Views:
Iconic legacy + controversy + decades of footage = perfect storm of tribute content.
✍️ Post Ideas:
TikTok: “Ozzy’s wildest on-stage moments ranked”
IG carousel: Timeline of Ozzy’s evolution from metalhead to TV icon
X: “What was your first Ozzy song? Let’s build a crowd-sourced playlist.”
📣 CTA:
"Share your favorite Ozzy lyric or memory. Long live the Prince of Darkness 🤘"
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📈 Other Trends You Shouldn’t Ignore
📈 4. Other Trends You Shouldn’t Ignore
4. Liam Neeson & Pamela Anderson Spark Dating Rumors on Live TV
Liam Neeson (73) and Pamela Anderson (58) made headlines after a playful “make-out” moment during a Today Show promo for The Naked Gun . Their on-set chemistry and flirty banter fueled dating rumors, despite Neeson's past claims that he was "done with romance."
💡 Post Idea:
“Age is just a number when Liam Neeson is still pulling baddies at 73.”
🗣️ CTA:
"Team Liam & Pam? Or just good PR?"
5. Katy Perry & Justin Trudeau Spotted on Montreal Date
Perry and the former Canadian PM shared lobster and cocktails at a romantic dinner, then went to her concert together—both single, both smiling .
💡 Post Idea:
TikTok lip-sync with “Teenage Dream” + “O Canada” mashup
🗣️ CTA:
"Cringe or iconic? Would you ship a popstar/politician duo?"
6. Tom Cruise & Ana de Armas Confirm Romance in Vermont
The Hollywood power pair was spotted holding hands, shopping, and eating ice cream in de Armas’s adopted hometown. Cue the Vermont lifestyle content boom .
💡 Post Idea:
“Vermont date day starter pack – according to Tom & Ana”
🗣️ CTA:
"Is this the most Vermont flex of all time?"
7. Miranda Lambert’s Skirt Mishap Goes Viral
A Seattle concert wardrobe malfunction turned into a self-branded win when Lambert responded with humor and her own lyrics on TikTok .
💡 Post Idea:
“Country girls make confidence look easy” wardrobe tip thread
🗣️ CTA:
"Ever had an outfit fail in public? Tell us how you handled it."
8. South Park Depicts Trump in Bed with Satan
Season 27 came in hot with political satire so spicy the White House actually issued a statement .
💡 Post Idea:
Clip mashup: South Park’s most savage moments ranked
🗣️ CTA:
"Does political comedy still hit like it used to?"
9. Russian Earthquake Triggers Volcanic Eruption
Klyuchskaya Sopka erupted hours after the quake, combining tsunamis and lava into a rare natural disaster double feature .
💡 Post Idea:
“Ring of Fire explained in 60 seconds” infographic or video
🗣️ CTA:
"Which disaster freaks you out more—earthquakes or volcanoes?"
10. PinkPantheress’s “Illegal” Trend Explodes
TikTok users everywhere are shaking hands to the tune of “Illegal,” highlighting hilarious differences in upbringing and relationships .
💡 Post Idea:
"Strict parents vs. sleepovers with wine coolers—Illegal Trend version"
🗣️ CTA:
"Drop your ‘this feels illegal’ moment below 👇"

#RussianEarthquake – unfolding global story with dramatic footage
#HappyGilmore2 – nostalgia + Netflix = content magnet
#OzzyOsPrince – tributes to the late metal icon
#IllegalTrend – use it before it hits saturation
#SouthPark – political firestorm + memes incoming
#TomAndAna – celebrity couple with travel content angle
Engagement Tip of the Day
Follow the shockwave. The Russian quake story will keep trending as aftershocks and secondary footage emerge. Don’t just post once—check for new footage or updates over the next 72 hours and build a thread or content series around it.
🔮 Looking Ahead
Aug 1–3: Ozzy Osbourne tribute weekend begins
Aug 6: South Park returns from hiatus with more Trump/Satan storylines
Early August: Likely spike in global disaster coverage as Pacific Ring remains active