Internet Trends Scavenger Hunt Tasks - 22 June 2026

The internet never sleeps, and this week has been no exception. Spot a pub chalkboard that quotes Donald Trump's viral post claiming the UK Prime Minister will resign, with a witty remark added by the landlord, Photograph a public campaign poster promoting the government's under-16 social media ban, displayed in a bus shelter or community centre, and more are just some of the moments that caught our eye. Here are 20 scavenger hunt tasks inspired by what the UK has been scrolling, sharing, and arguing about online.

Each task is tied to a real story, trend, or cultural moment from this week. Grab your phone, head outside, and see how many you can tick off.

This Week's Tasks

1. Spot a pub chalkboard that quotes Donald Trump's viral post claiming the UK Prime Minister will resign, with a witty remark added by the landlord.

* After Trump's post went viral this week, many British pubs have been adding humorous messages about the PM's future to their boards.

2. Photograph a public campaign poster promoting the government's under-16 social media ban, displayed in a bus shelter or community centre.

* The UK's new social media ban for under-16s is being promoted with posters in public spaces this week.

3. Snap a newsagent's front page that features the headline about US influencer Hasan Piker being banned from entering the UK.

* The Home Office ban on Hasan Piker has dominated front pages this week.

4. Capture a tabloid newspaper with the headline about Lizzie Cundy being turned away from Royal Ascot for breaking the dress code.

* Lizzie Cundy's fashion faux pas at Royal Ascot is a widely discussed story this week.

5. Locate a magazine cover in a shop that references the collapse of influencer Matilda Djerf's empire following her bullying scandal.

* The Matilda Djerf scandal is front-page news this week, with her £35M empire allegedly crumbling.

6. Find a poster or billboard that satirises the story of Elon Musk's AI chatbot Grok being used to launch missiles at Iran.

* The shocking Pentagon revelation about Grok being used in a military strike has sparked satire and dark humour this week.

7. Record a brief audio clip of someone humming or singing the unexpectedly wholesome German song that has gone viral on TikTok this week.

* A German children's song has taken over TikTok and is now being heard in public spaces across the UK.

8. Spot a handwritten sign in a shop window that uses the British slang '#fairs' in a memetic way, such as 'Fairs, we're closed today'.

* The TikTok meme around the word 'fairs' has spilled into real-world shop signage this week.

9. Photograph someone wearing a T-shirt or accessory with a slogan about the UK social media ban, like 'I'm 15, let me post' or 'Free For Teens'.

* Teen influencers and activists are using ironic merchandise to protest the social media ban this week.

10. Visit a local cinema and find a poster that has been altered or defaced with a reference to TikTok's #FilmTok trend.

* TikTok's FilmTok community is making waves at the European Film Market, and some cinemas are playing along.

11. Snap a photo of a discarded lottery ticket or betting slip with a handwritten note about the Prime Minister's resignation odds.

* The buzz around Trump's resignation post has led to chancers placing bets, and evidence may be found on the street.

12. Find a coffee shop that has a chalkboard displaying a 'social media free space' promotion, in response to the under-16 ban.

* Some cafes are using the social media ban as a marketing opportunity to encourage offline conversation this week.

13. Photograph a billboard advertising an AI chatbot or smart assistant that references the Grok missile controversy in a humorous tagline.

* The Grok missile story has entered public consciousness, and advertisers are capitalising on the buzz this week.

14. Spot a teenager using a phone but with a parental control app icon visible on screen, reflecting the new social media restrictions.

* The under-16 social media ban has prompted a surge in parental control app usage, visible in public this week.

15. Find a sign outside a school or youth club that references the 'Think Before You Post' campaign linked to the social media ban.

* Schools are putting up signs about online safety in light of the new ban this week.

16. Capture a street art piece or stencil that features a caricature of Elon Musk with a missile labelled 'Grok'.

* Artists are using the Grok missile story as inspiration for political street art this week.

17. Locate a newsstand where the front cover of a magazine features a story about the 'death of anonymous internet' in the UK.

* A debate about online anonymity is raging this week, with magazines covering the topic.

18. Snap a photo of a ticket stub or wristband from the Royal Ascot event with a note about the strict dress code.

* After Lizzie Cundy was turned away, discarded tickets with dress code reminders are appearing around Ascot.

19. Find a second-hand shop mannequin dressed in an outfit that mimics the 'viral influencer' aesthetic, with a price tag referencing '£35M empire' sarcastically.

* Charity shops are known to play on current scandals, and the Matilda Djerf story is ripe for parody this week.

20. Record a short video of a busker playing a tune that sounds like the viral German song, or singing a line from it.

* The German TikTok song is so popular that buskers are adding it to their repertoire this week.

How to Play

These tasks are designed for BucketRace, the UK's favourite scavenger hunt platform. You can play solo or in teams, and each task is meant to be completed in the real world. Snap a photo as proof, share it with your group, and see who can complete the most.

New tasks are published every week based on what is actually happening in the UK, so no two weeks are ever the same. Follow us for next week's challenges.