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Michael Phelps, who just became the most famous person in the world, supplanting the four-way tie of Britney Spears, Paris Hilton, Amy Winehouse and Barack Obama, is surely having his moment.

So how does he extend his celebrity and avoid becoming another old, bitter and milk-mustached Mark Spitz after the ceremonies?

Well, he starts now, by turning his Olympic glory into his next big opportunity. Here is merely a partial list of Phelps' next moves.


Michael Phelps - What Should He Do Now?

    10. Challenge every single sea creature to a swim-off, by announcing underwater: "Hey Ocean, Who Wants a Piece?"

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    9. Boil down gold medals, purchase China as a keepsake.

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    8. Marry Amanda Beard, start making new race of Super Underwater children.

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    7. Market new miracle swimwear, RealDolphinSkin (TM)

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    6. Star in his own Reality TV show, "Flavor of Phelps."

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    5. Travel the nation's Olympic size pools with his new "Water Capades" show.

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    4. Attempt to turn Lindsay Lohan straight again.

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    3. Challenge David Blaine to an under water breath holding contest.

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    2. Release blurry underwater sex tape with Kim Kardashian

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    1. Adopt the world's orphans, and tell Angelina her work is done.

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