online humor
online humor
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The Art of Irony: Satire and Sarcasm in China’s Online Buzzwords
Explore how irony, sarcasm, and satire shape China's online buzzwords—from 'tangping' to 'neijuan'—and what they reveal about society, work culture, and digital 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 Curious Case of ‘Guizhe’ and Its Takeover of Weibo Comment Sections
Discover how 'Guizhe' became the viral term dominating Weibo comment sections — a quirky mix of sarcasm, confusion, and internet humor.
2025-10-02
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Viral Videos with a Message: Social Critique Through Humor on Chinese Platforms
Explore how Chinese internet creators use humor and satire in viral videos to deliver powerful social commentary on platforms like Douyin and Bilibili.
2025-10-01
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Why ‘Breaking the Fourth Wall’ Resonates in Chinese Online Discourse
Explore how 'breaking the fourth wall' has become a powerful, relatable tool in Chinese online expression — blending humor, satire, and authenticity.
2025-10-01
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‘Xuexi’ with a Wink: How Political Terms Become Viral Internet Jokes in China
Explore how China's youth turn political slogans like 'Xuexi' and 'positive energy' into viral internet jokes — blending satire, survival, and subtle resistance in the digital age.
2025-09-29
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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
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Hotpot of Humor: How Chinese Netizens Cook Up Creative Online Expressions
Explore how Chinese netizens use creative slang like 'neijuan' and 'tang ping' to express humor and social commentary in vibrant online communities.
2025-09-27
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When Memes Go Mainstream: Tracing the Evolution of Chinese Internet Humor
Explore how Chinese internet humor evolved from censored wordplay to mainstream cultural commentary through memes on platforms like Bilibili and Weibo.
2025-09-27