meme culture
meme culture
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The Rise of Emoji Warfare: Decoding China’s Meme Culture on Weibo and Douban
Explore how Chinese netizens use memes on Weibo and Douban as covert tools of social critique, blending humor and defiance in the face of censorship.
2025-10-07
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‘Xiaoxiang Le’: When a Meme Becomes a National Catchphrase
Explore how 'Xiaoxiang Le' evolved from a comedy sketch line to a nationwide phenomenon in China, reflecting youth culture and digital expression.
2025-10-07
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The Semiotics of Doge Faces: Analyzing the Visual Language of Chinese Memes
Explore the hidden meanings behind Doge faces in Chinese memes—from visual semiotics to cultural satire—and discover why this iconic dog remains a powerful symbol online.
2025-10-06
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The Rise of Meme Culture in China: How Netizens Turn Social Pressure into Humor
Explore how Chinese netizens use meme culture to cope with social pressure, from 'lying flat' to 'involution'—a deep dive into humor as resistance.
2025-10-06
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Cat GIFs and Irony: Inside the Absurdist World of China’s Meme Economy
Explore how cat GIFs and irony power China's underground meme economy—where humor, censorship, and commerce collide in unexpected ways.
2025-10-06
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The Evolution of ‘Chaoji Yingyu’: When Broken English Becomes a Stylish Meme
Discover how 'Chaoji Yingyu' — broken English turned stylish meme — became a symbol of youth rebellion and fashion in China.
2025-10-04
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Cat-faced Emojis and Dog-Themed Jokes: The Zoological Logic of China’s Meme Culture
Explore how cat-faced emojis and dog-themed jokes reflect social emotions and digital creativity in China's unique meme landscape.
2025-10-01
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How Meme Culture on Weibo Reflects Youth Anxiety in Urban China
Explore how meme culture on Weibo reflects the growing anxiety among young people in urban China, using humor to cope with pressure, burnout, and societal expectations.
2025-09-30
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The Rise of Meme Culture in China: How Netizens Use Humor to Navigate Censorship
Explore how Chinese netizens use meme culture and online humor to creatively navigate internet censorship and express social commentary.
2025-09-29
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The Rise of Meme Culture in China: How Netizens Use Humor to Navigate Social Pressure
Explore how meme culture in China helps young people cope with social pressure through humor, satire, and digital creativity.
2025-09-27
