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Tear off the mask. Then speak.3 essays
- 2026.10.062026.10.066 MINTwo Ways of Not Admitting Two small scenes from my class, a month into senior highOne classmate files his rudeness under "just joking"; a group files a classmate's first place under "smurfing". Different hands, the same move — bend the facts until they feel comfortable.6 MIN
- 2026.08.212026.08.2111 MINHair Color as Evidence The Internet's Judgment of Hair ColorFrom Zheng Linghua to Chen Nuo, the pink-haired girl who got into graduate school died, while the blue-haired girl who was admitted through a guaranteed pathway was accused of "capital manipulation." Sitting in the defendant's seat is every girl who refuses to live according to a standardized template.11 MIN
- 2026.08.202026.08.205 MINHow Did a 'Bad Movie' Make 100 Million?In the 2026 summer box office season, a crudely produced domestic animated film crossed the 100-million-yuan mark. On Bilibili, videos roasting it have racked up over ten times the views of serious discussions about the film itself. When "being mocked" is more profitable than "being praised," what exactly is happening in Chinese cinema?5 MIN