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Lewis Clareburt on going viral at the Tokyo Olympics for custom shoes. 😂#nzsport #tokyoolympics

April 30, 2024 / 00:51

This episode covers TikTok's impact on the Olympics, personal experiences with viral content, and the appeal of free merchandise.

Louis shares his childhood memories of the Olympics and how the Tokyo Games inspired him to create content. He reflects on the popularity of his TikTok video that garnered 9 million views.

He discusses the excitement around receiving a free pair of shoes during the event, despite their poor quality. Louis notes that the concept of custom fitting resonated with viewers.

The conversation highlights the intersection of social media and sports, emphasizing how platforms like TikTok can amplify experiences.

TLDR

Louis discusses his viral TikTok from the Tokyo Olympics and the allure of free merchandise.

Episode

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when I used to watch the Olympics you know these guys would be having McDonald's and stuff they never really
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used to show much like you'd see maybe the photo but with the Tokyo Olympics
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like videos were a thing and Tik Tok had just sort of hit the charts and everything I was like little kid Louis
00:00:14
10 years ago would love to see this so I'm going to share it that's just sort
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of how it all kicked off but your biggest Tik Tok from those games was you lining up for a free pair of as 9
00:00:23
million views that was quite alarming that that had so many views why do you think that um resonated so much everyone
00:00:29
loves free you know I'm no different like I love some free honestly the shoes were the worst shoes
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I don't use them at all they were like slippers they weren't even proper shoes
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but like the idea of like getting them custom fitted and all that sort of crap was like I think people just like damn
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that is so cool but honestly the experience wasn't that cool

Episode Highlights

  • The Allure of Free Shoes
    A TikTok video featuring free shoes gained 9 million views, sparking curiosity about its appeal.
    “Everyone loves free!”
    @ 00m 29s
    April 30, 2024

Episode Quotes

  • Everyone loves free!
    Lewis Clareburt on going viral at the Tokyo Olympics for custom shoes. 😂#nzsport #tokyoolympics
  • Honestly, the shoes were the worst shoes.
    Lewis Clareburt on going viral at the Tokyo Olympics for custom shoes. 😂#nzsport #tokyoolympics
  • The idea of getting them custom fitted is so cool!
    Lewis Clareburt on going viral at the Tokyo Olympics for custom shoes. 😂#nzsport #tokyoolympics

Key Moments

  • TikTok Impact00:11
  • Free Shoes Phenomenon00:19
  • Shoes Quality Disappointment00:33