"Eight Treasure Rice" Gains Popularity Online, Actions Quite "Crazy"

by txswei on 2008-07-24 14:48:44

Nowadays, if someone claims to be "什锦八宝饭" (a mixture of rice with eight treasures), don't be surprised. This is not some kind of delicacy, but rather a collective term for a group of people – they are the fan base of Chairman Hu Jintao and Premier Wen Jiabao. ● "什锦八宝饭" showcases its scale online. Just by hearing what the "什锦八宝饭" call their idols, one can understand how straightforward and sincere young netizens are. All of this stems from an inner approval of the pragmatic, people-oriented, and clean governance style of national leaders. "Hu Ge" (Brother Hu), "Tao Ge" (Brother Tao), and "Tao Tao" are terms of respect for Chairman Hu Jintao, while "Baby", "Lao Yezi" (Old Man) are nicknames for...