"Jiong Man Exercise" shocks many passers-by
Key tip: On the afternoon of December 21, the "Soy Sauce Spring Festival Gala," spontaneously organized by Hunan netizens, publicly unveiled the "Jiong Man Exercise" on the streets. Despite a performance of less than five minutes, many passers-by were still left stunned.
Reported by Rednet on December 21: The "Pirate Spring Festival Gala" had just announced its first program, "Thousand-Handed Rulai." Around 3 PM on December 21, the "Soy Sauce Spring Festival Gala," spontaneously organized by Hunan netizens, publicly revealed the "Jiong Man Exercise" at Huangxing Road Pedestrian Street in Changsha. Despite a performance of less than five minutes, many passers-by were still left stunned. However, when asked if this was a challenge to the "Pirate Spring Festival Gala," the relevant organizers of the "Soy Sauce Spring Festival Gala" denied it and subtly criticized the lack of creativity in the other party's programs.
The Jiong Man Dance Stuns Passers-By
Famous alongside "lei ren" (shocking), "jiong" is undoubtedly one of the trendiest catchphrases of 2008. It was rumored that the "Soy Sauce Spring Festival Gala" would feature an extremely shocking "Jiong Man Exercise," which was first revealed around 3 PM on December 21.
To build momentum for the gala, several participants gathered in front of the bronze statue of the "Old Man Buying Soy Sauce" on Huangxing Road Pedestrian Street in Changsha. They collectively changed into yellow vests and jiong-character masks and began dancing to this shockingly hilarious routine. Although the overall performance lasted less than five minutes and there was no musical accompaniment, relying solely on the leader shouting numbers for rhythm, this scene, claimed to be "the most jiong behavior art of the year," still attracted many shopping citizens to stop and watch. Many citizens couldn't help but laugh uncontrollably.
"Talented, too impressive! Pure entertainment!" Miss Chen laughed while clutching her stomach after purchasing winter clothing during the low temperatures today. Several female companions traveling with her also couldn't help but be stunned by this dance: "Too amazing, too hilarious, we can only admire their spirit!"
In addition to the "Jiong Man Exercise," Xiao Lao Ye, who participated in the "Soy Sauce Spring Festival Gala," also temporarily changed into a Santa Claus costume and sang "Qinghai-Tibet Plateau" with his wife, which made many citizens laugh uncontrollably. To demonstrate his confidence in making it to the stage of the gala, Xiao Lao Ye told the many citizens that he could perform English and sing English songs as Santa Claus, absolutely not relying on age as a gimmick.
Organizers Criticize "Pirate Spring Festival Gala" for Lack of Creativity
Despite repeatedly stating that they do not wish to confront the "Pirate Spring Festival Gala," since the "Pirate Spring Festival Gala" has just exposed a program inspired by "Thousand-Armed Guanyin" called "Thousand-Handed Rulai," the "Soy Sauce Spring Festival Gala" then exposed the "Jiong Man Exercise" on the busiest street in Changsha, hinting at a competition.
Regarding this, the organizers of the "Soy Sauce Spring Festival Gala" still insisted that it was not meant as a challenge and expressed some disdain towards the "Pirate Spring Festival Gala": "Their programs are all copied from other programs. Our 'Jiong Man Exercise' does have a bit of inspiration from the Yue People's Song in 'Banquet,' but you can see that the effects are completely different. We don't play imitation shows without creativity." The organizer also joked that if there is a "Pirate Spring Festival Gala," the "Soy Sauce Spring Festival Gala" hopes to create a truly southern-style gala: "It must be more entertaining, and internet people doing internet things must have their own original inspiration."