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

April 30, 202400:51
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when I used to watch the Olympics you
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know these guys would be having
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McDonald's and stuff they never really
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used to show much like you'd see maybe
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the photo but with the Tokyo Olympics
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like videos were a thing and Tik Tok had
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just sort of hit the charts and
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everything I was like little kid Louis
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10 years ago would love to see this so
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I'm going to share it that's just sort
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of how it all kicked off but your
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biggest Tik Tok from those games was you
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lining up for a free pair of as 9
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million views that was quite alarming
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that that had so many views why do you
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think that um resonated so much everyone
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loves free you know I'm no
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different like I love some free
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honestly the shoes were the worst shoes
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I don't use them at all they were like
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slippers they weren't even proper shoes
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but like the idea of like getting them
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custom fitted and all that sort of crap
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was like I think people just like damn
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that is so cool but honestly the
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experience wasn't that cool

Podspun Insights

In this episode, the conversation takes a playful dive into the world of the Olympics, where nostalgia meets the modern age of social media. The guest reflects on their childhood memories of the games and how the advent of TikTok transformed the way athletes share their experiences. A humorous anecdote about lining up for a free pair of shoes captures the essence of the episode, as they reveal the unexpected popularity of the video that garnered 9 million views. Despite the shoes being less than stellar, the excitement of free stuff and the allure of custom fittings resonate with audiences, highlighting the quirky side of Olympic fandom.

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This episode stands out for the following:

  • 80
    Most viral
  • 70
    Most unserious (in a good way)
  • 70
    Most talked-about
  • 65
    Best overall

Episode Highlights

  • The Allure of Free Stuff
    A TikTok video about getting free shoes garnered 9 million views, highlighting the universal appeal of free items.
    “Everyone loves free!”
    @ 00m 29s
    April 30, 2024
  • Disappointing Shoes
    Despite the hype, the shoes received were described as the worst, resembling slippers.
    “The shoes were the worst shoes!”
    @ 00m 33s
    April 30, 2024

Episode Quotes

Key Moments

  • TikTok Fame00:09
  • Free Shoes00:29
  • Disappointing Experience00:39