Jay
Jay is the teenage protagonist of Tash Aw's 'The South,' who embarks on a journey of self-discovery and first love during a summer spent on his family's inherited farm in rural Malaysia, all while grappling with family secrets and societal expectations.
Global Media Ratings
Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vietnam | 1 | 6.00 | 0.06% | +0% | 97,338,583 | 55,495 | $340,000 | 194$ |
| United States | 1 | 5.00 | 0.02% | +0% | 331,002,651 | 73,458 | $21,000,000 | 4,660$ |
| Spain | 1 | 7.00 | 0.04% | +0% | 46,754,778 | 18,769 | $1,400,000 | 562$ |
| Ireland | 1 | 5.00 | 0.04% | +0% | 5,030,000 | 2,080 | $5,100 | 2$ |
| New Zealand | 1 | 9.00 | 0.04% | +0% | 4,822,233 | 2,110 | $210,000 | 92$ |
| Totals | 5 | 484,948,245 | 151,912 | $22,955,100 | 5,510$ |
Interactive World Map
Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
New Zealand:
Jay is a teen author whose book caught the attention of local police officers.
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United States:
Jay believes the Tesla Takedown protests illustrate the unpopularity of Musk and the Tesla name.
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Spain:
Jay, a 20-year-old actor, discovered crochet during lockdown and appreciates its ability to provide a break from daily life.
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Ireland:
Mr Gillane asked the accused if he had sent texts to a man named Jay from his wife’s phone as she lay dying.
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Vietnam:
Jay, a businessman in the textile industry, recounted the moment the road shook violently while he was driving.
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Uruguay:
Jay claims to sell 100,000 pills a week and believes there will always be demand for drugs.
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Nicaragua:
Jay, a cabin supervisor for a major European airline, has over a decade of experience working on planes.
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United Kingdom:
Jay disclosed that a trusted adult had sexually abused them and later exhibited violent behavior towards Erin.
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New Zealand:
Jay has been locked up under New Zealand’s Intellectual Disability Compulsory Care Act since 2006 due to his autism and behavior issues.
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New Zealand:
Jay is the leader of Cobra and has confronted more than 150 predators in his work.
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