Not Investment Advice 177: Best Olympic Memes, Peacock App Wins, Chipotle vs. Starbucks & Nike’s Struggles
Aug 14, 2024
Dive into the world of Olympic memes that are stealing the spotlight from actual athletic performances. Explore the success of the Peacock app and the streaming challenges faced during the Tokyo Games. A lighthearted comparison of Chipotle and Starbucks reveals how corporate shifts impact consumer sentiment. The struggles of Nike and the rise of new competitors are analyzed, shedding light on changing consumer demands in a post-pandemic landscape. Get ready for some laughs and insights into sports, culture, and branding!
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Sharpshooter Meme
- Nobody knows who won gold in sharpshooting.
- Everyone remembers the Turkish silver medalist, Yusef Dicic, and his gun celebration meme.
Second Screen Olympics
- Trung Phan and Bilal Zaidi mainly watched clips and highlights, not live events.
- Despite this, the Paris Olympics generated significantly more memorable memes than the Tokyo Olympics.
Snoop Dogg's Commentary Gig
- Snoop Dogg allegedly earned $500,000 daily for his Olympic commentary.
- His humorous narration of sports he's unfamiliar with contributed to the event's success.