What's the Buzz for August 13, 2008: Be Like Mike
by Claudine ZapAug 13, 2008
Michael Phelps, the star member of the USA Swimming team, now has more gold medals than anyone and is clearly half man/half fish. So how does the dude with the golden touch do it? Like, what does he eat?
... The man, the myth, the menu. Web searches for "michael phelps breakfast" spiked 339%, along with "michael phelps diet" (+314%).
... We like to watch. The Olympian is also claiming a lot of our viewing hours. If we're not watching him, we're waiting to watch him: "michael phelps schedule" surged 149% as many have figured out by now that to get to swimming you have to wade through boxing, crew, fencing, and the like.
... If you can't beat him, date him. The curious want to know about the golden boy's attachments. Searches for "michael phelps girlfriend" revved up 184%. Well, it's the Olympics. Dare to dream.
... Eyes on the prize. We're keeping a look out for Phelps teammate and competitor Ryan Lochte. He's caught the attention of e-fans with searches for "ryan lochte girlfriend" (+137%). Watch your back, Phelps.
... He shoots, he scores. Michael Phelps isn't the only one to make history. India took aim at the record books with its first individual gold medal ever. Searches for "india's olympic history abhinav bindra" rose 147% on news of Abhinav Bindra's gold for air rifle.