Mantous and alpacas as weapons of the weak: Chinese spoof video and self-expression online

Authors

  • Alexander Neish Lugg Monash University

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.5210/fm.v18i7.3885

Keywords:

Grass Mud Horse, e gao, spoof video

Abstract

Chinese Web users are using video spoofs in an attempt to reclaim expressive space in Chinese-language cyberspace. In a manner reminiscent of shunkouliu (humorous sayings), that circulated particularly widely during the late 20th century, video spoofs are being used to express discontent with a range of political and social issues and policies while using a veil of humour to obfuscate the target of the satire. These spread of these videos and the ideas they express have caused changes to Chinese Internet regulations.

Author Biography

Alexander Neish Lugg, Monash University

Alexander Lugg works as a research assistant in the School of Languages, Cultures and Linguistics. His main area of interest is the culture of Chinese cyberspace.

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Published

2013-06-12

How to Cite

Lugg, A. N. (2013). Mantous and alpacas as weapons of the weak: Chinese spoof video and self-expression online. First Monday, 18(7). https://doi.org/10.5210/fm.v18i7.3885