Maritime Hashtag Minute – Sunday 26th January 2025

Each week, Ben Hopkinson looks back at what’s happened the past 7 days and what was trending on Twitter with the Maritime Hashtag Minute. This week’s #MaritimeHashtagMinute was #BlueMonday, which falls on the third Monday in January. The concept was first started in 2005 from Sky Travel and has now been adopted worldwide. View the Tweets below:

Apparently today is Blue Monday, but in reality that isn’t true; colours don’t care what day it is, and any day can be blue; put the kettle on and paint the day any colour you want to. #BlueMonday #BrewMonday #Monday pic.twitter.com/iXSDrJsE4b

— All On The Board (@allontheboard) January 20, 2025

🔵🔵#BlueMonday🔵🔵

For many, Blue Monday reflects a daily reality. In solidarity with those individuals, I wear 24 blue kits to signify my support, acknowledging that each passing hour can be a challenge for them 💙

If you're facing challenges, don't hesitate to ask for help! pic.twitter.com/PvJ5IuzcP1

— Sharon Zoomer (@SharonZoomer) January 20, 2025

If you needed something to cheer you up this #BlueMonday (apparently the saddest day of the year!), let it be this picture of rescue pony, Rio!😆

Don't worry he was perfectly fine, our groom just caught him at a particularly funny moment...🤭#RescuePony #RescueHorses pic.twitter.com/wLpBrMMLv8

— HorseWorld Trust (@HorseWorldTrust) January 20, 2025

We're here to brighten your #BlueMonday with an adorable kitten photo! This is Bud and Bluebell, two handrear kittens who are now in loving homes.

Are you getting through the day with a furry friend on your lap? Show us in the replies. 🐶🐱 pic.twitter.com/AjZZh2fFwq

— Battersea (@Battersea_) January 20, 2025

I have just been told by a friend that today is known as #BlueMonday. In case anyone is feeling down or less robust than usual, here is an uplifting photo from beautiful  #KewGardens- with a gentle reminder that today we might need to be extra kind to ourselves and others. 🩵💜🩷 pic.twitter.com/T4FtypYzJz

— Tara Ward (@TaraWardBooks) January 20, 2025

As today is #BlueMonday I'm here if anyone wants to chat. Statistically the third Monday of January is known as "Blue Monday" due to a combination of post-Christmas blues, cold dark nights and the return back to work after holidays. #MentalHealthMatters #bearswithjobs pic.twitter.com/7z9BR6FG39

— Bear™ 🐻 (@BDMed_Bear) January 20, 2025

If you would like to suggest a Hashtag Minute for next week’s show, email hello@maritimeradio.co.uk, Tweet us @MaritimeLDN or leave a comment on this page!