Internet: Google Trends

Google Trends (found via Ashcan Rantings) allows you to compare the popularity of search terms.

• "The Simpsons" v "Family Guy" - Simpsons still rule but "Family Guy" unusually strong in Dublin.
  
• Texas Rangers v Dallas Mavericks - Rangers surprisingly robust. Unsurprisingly, most popular in Arlington, TX.
  
• Wishing v Hoping - Wishing leads in web searches, Hoping in News volume. Sacramento has a lot of wishers.
  
• Dick York v Dick Sargent - poor old Sarge doesn't even show up.
  
• Alex Trebek v Nougat - it's too soon to tell on this one.