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#080808 - An Olympic-sized Twitter Meme

The magic day has arrived - 08/08/08 - and like some Torch-ignited wildfire, a meme has spread across the Twittersphere whereby you include #080808 in all your twits to show your support and excitement for the Olympic Games.

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