Internet Trends Scavenger Hunt Tasks - 29 June 2026
If you have been anywhere near a screen this week, you will have spotted the trends behind these 20 scavenger hunt tasks. Find a promotional display for Dr, Capture a public space playing Jess Glynne's song 'Nothing' from a speaker in a shop, café, or gym, and more all feature, along with plenty more from the UK's online conversation.
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. Find a promotional display for Dr.Melaxin skincare in a high-street chemist or beauty shop.
* After this week's news that Dr.Melaxin is expanding its UK presence following massive success on TikTok Shop.
2. Capture a public space playing Jess Glynne's song 'Nothing' from a speaker in a shop, café, or gym.
* Following TikTok UK's Year in Music report naming 'Nothing' as the UK song of the year.
3. Spot a police notice or school newsletter pinned in a shop window warning about the 'school wars' social media trend.
* After BBC and The Independent reports on the trend prompting warnings and an arrest in the East Midlands.
4. Locate a newspaper front page or standee headline about the UK's proposed social media ban for under-16s.
* Following the government's major online safety push announced this week.
5. Observe a poster or bus shelter ad for Louis Theroux's new Netflix documentary featuring controversial influencer HSTikkyTokky.
* After Glamour UK covered the documentary released this week.
6. Snap a photo of a wheelie bin whose lid design matches the shape that went viral on TikTok this week.
* Following a TikTok trend explaining why certain council bins have a distinctive curved lid.
7. Taste a limited-edition product from a brand that gained fame via TikTok Shop, such as a sample of Dr.Melaxin cream in-store.
* After news that TikTok Shop beauty brands are expanding to physical retail in the UK.
8. Visit a supermarket lettuce aisle and spot a pun or meme referencing Liz Truss (over a decade on, the lettuce joke is still present in some displays).
* After the resurgence of Liz Truss lettuce memes following a MarketWatch article this week.
9. Photograph a chalkboard outside a pub or café featuring a Prince Andrew meme or 'Randy Andy' joke.
* After Prince Andrew memes trended on social media this week.
10. Identify a public bin with the 'horseshoe' lid shape that TikTok users only recently understood the purpose of.
* Following the viral video explaining the bin design—likely a specific council bin style.
11. Spot a child or teenager wearing clothing or accessories featuring the German slogan 'Du bist gut genug' (You are good enough), which is trending on TikTok.
* After HuffPost UK reported on the wholesome German song going viral with kids.
12. Hear the German song 'Du bist gut genug' playing in a public space like a park, shop, or youth centre.
* After the song became a viral hit among UK kids this week.
13. Find a newsagent or supermarket display for the newest meme coins, like a promotional card or QR code for DeepSnitch AI.
* After Bitget and Yahoo Finance reported on meme coin trends and DeepSnitch AI as top pick for 2026.
14. Notice a poster or graffiti referencing the cartoon frog meme used by Russia to taunt the UK Prime Minister this week.
* After BBC reported on Russia's tweet featuring a cartoon frog aimed at the British PM.
15. Capture a screenshot or photo of someone's phone showing a TikTok video from the 'School Wars' trend (ask permission).
* After the trend sparked warnings and an arrest in the East Midlands this week.
16. Spot a newspaper or magazine cover about the UK blocking entry of far-right US influencer Valentina Gomez.
* After EL PAÍS and other outlets reported on the visa ban this week.
17. Visit a Boots or Superdrug and locate a Dr.Melaxin product on shelf, noting any 'TikTok Shop' or 'Viral' labelling.
* After the brand's expansion into physical retail following TikTok Shop success.
18. Photograph a sticker or flyer in a public place promoting the 'looksmaxxing' trend associated with influencer Clavicular.
* After Yahoo Life UK profiled Clavicular and the controversial trend this week.
19. Hear the song 'Nothing' by Jess Glynne playing in a retail store and note the time and store name.
* After TikTok UK's Year in Music report named it the UK song of the year.
20. Spot a public service announcement poster about social media safety for children, referencing the proposed under-16 ban.
* After the UK government's push for a social media ban 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.