Google Zeitgeist

Around the Home

Home is where the heart is, especially in a shaky economic year. Take comfort from this glimpse at how we collectively spent domestic time. Here are some of the most popular queries related to everyday living. Unless otherwise noted, these queries were most popular in the U.S. in 2009.

Games, Games, Games!

The September release of The Beatles' Rock Band game caused a huge spike in queries for the popular series, eclipsing two (slightly) more traditional sources of gaming fun.

Exercise

  1. p90x exercise program
  2. hula hoop exercise
  3. exercise ball
  4. gazelle
  5. wii games
  6. bowflex
  7. zumba
  8. pilates
  9. yoga
  10. pole dancing

Diets

  1. south beach
  2. atkins
  3. acai berry
  4. mediterranean
  5. cabbage soup
  6. hcg
  7. flat belly diet
  8. low carb
  9. special k
  10. lemonade

Infomercials

  1. p90x
  2. shamwow
  3. cricut
  4. magic bullet
  5. snuggie
  6. instyler
  7. slap chop
  8. hawaii chair
  9. chalean extreme
  10. ab circle pro

Made by Hand*

  1. halloween costumes
  2. baby food
  3. dog food
  4. christmas gifts
  5. playdough
  6. laundry detergent
  7. face masks
  8. wine
  9. instruments
  10. soap

*Top queries related to searches for [handmade].

Recipes

  1. chili
  2. meatloaf
  3. cheesecake
  4. banana bread
  5. pancake
  6. salsa
  7. hummus
  8. lasagna
  9. apple pie
  10. meatball

How To...

  1. how to kiss
  2. how to draw
  3. how to knit
  4. how to crochet
  5. how to flirt
  6. how to meditate
  7. how to hack
  8. how to sing
  9. how to dance
  10. how to fight