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Every four years, the Summer Olympics brings forth a collective fever dream of strange, communal treasures. We discuss synchronized diving instead of the weather. Flava Flav is temporarily rebranded as a champion of women’s water polo. The phrase “pommel horse” re-enters our shared lexicon. Snoop Dogg feeds carrots to dressage horses.
And, for those who know where to look, the lyrical lilt of Timmy McCarthy returns to the Irish airwaves to commentate — at loud, joyous volume — on basketball.