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Instagram is casting its spell for the Paris Olympics, turning Notes gold with a wave of their woke wand. But be careful what you wish for—you might just get a lecture on trans rights and a history lesson on French colonialism instead of athletic prowess.

Published August 9, 2024 at 11:10am by Emily DeLetter

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URL: Instagram’s newest feature turns Notes gold with Olympic-themed words and emojis

In the latest update, Instagram has hidden a golden Easter egg in celebration of the Paris Olympics. The Meta-owned platform has gone all out with their patriotic enthusiasm, turning Notes gold whenever Olympic-related words are used, including "gold," "medal," "victory," and even "GOAT."

Let the Games begin on Instagram!

The new feature is a fun way to get into the Olympic spirit, and with the Games wrapping up, it's a perfect time to showcase your inner sports enthusiast. Instagram, riding on the coattails of the Olympics' glory, has also doubled the capacity for carousel posts, now allowing users to share up to 20 pieces of content.

So, break out your virtual flags and gold medals, and get ready to cheer on your favorite athletes and social media platform in this synchronized display of national pride.

Instagram's Olympic-Sized Update:

Tap the share icon and note icon to join the digital Olympic village
React in real time to your friends' and favorite brands' posts with patriotic panache
Double your carousel content and let the gold-medal-worthy posts shine