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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 discusses TikTok's impact during the Tokyo Olympics, featuring Louis sharing his experiences and insights on viral moments.

Louis reflects on how he was inspired by the Olympics as a child and how social media, particularly TikTok, changed the way events were shared. He mentions his most popular TikTok from the games, which showcased him waiting for a free pair of shoes.

He explains that the video gained 9 million views, attributing its popularity to the universal appeal of free items. Louis humorously critiques the shoes he received, describing them as uncomfortable and not suitable for use.

The conversation highlights the intersection of sports, social media, and personal experiences, providing a unique perspective on modern Olympic coverage.

TL;DR

Louis discusses his viral TikTok from the Tokyo Olympics about waiting for free shoes and the appeal of social media in sports.

Video

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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

Episode Highlights

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

Episode Quotes

Key Moments

  • Viral TikTok00:19
  • Free Shoes00:29
  • Disappointing Experience00:33

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