Christmas in the Middle Kingdom: A Viral Santa Saga
On the flashiest holiday in the land of tea and dumplings, Hong Kong star Bobby Au‑yeung unfurled his own nemesis: a Santa hat and a glittering Christmas tree. His eager, camera‑tuned wish for a merry season hit a nerve—and the internet roared.
Two Clips, One Controversy
Last Friday, December 24th, the 61‑year‑old actor dropped two TikTok‑style videos onto Douyin (the Chinese cousin of TikTok). The first shot had him in full holiday mode, splashing “Merry Christmas” at fans. The second paid homage to the season’s sparkly soundtrack—his chestnut‑shaped face belting out a tune while a wrapped present hovered near his feet.
When Cheer Meets Cultural Clash
What went from “praise” to “populism” was quickly sticky. The comments spiked with wary voices: “Santa? That’s foreigner stuff.” and “We only celebrate the Spring Festival. Delete this.”
- Historical echo: Fans pointed out the blockbuster film The Battle at Lake Changjin, which glorifies a 1950 naval clash between the U.S. and China. The irony? They felt that a Western holiday had no place in a story defined by patriotic cinema.
- Act of disapproval: “Please delete this video, we respect our own spring festival,” wrote one user.
- Patriotic qualifier: Others declared, “He’s unpatriotic for proclaiming Christmas.”
Fan‑Backed Shield
Not every fan fell silent. Many typed in defense: “Chin‑you can’t tease lil’ Bobby for sharing joy,” and “No harm, just a happy moment.” Even the most jaded viewer couldn’t deny the celebratory spirit that pulsed through his posts.
Conclusion: Festive Fireworks or Fumes?
In a society where a December 25th can be seen as another ordinary calendar day, the generational tug‑of‑war between tradition and global pop culture still smolders. At the heart? Bobby’s genuine warmth—some love it, some take it as a cultural faux pas. Either way, this merry mastermind reminds us that even at the masquerade of a holiday, opinions are never a dull spice.
How Bobby Broke the Stereotype With One Simple Emoji
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When the criticism started piling up, Bobby’s go-to move was just a single folded‑hands emoji on both Weibo and Douyin. It was the quietest “I’m right, you’re wrong” ever sent from the internet.
He followed up with a short note: “Thanks to all the fan‑club for their support and understanding. My conscience is clear.” That’s all! No drama, just a thank‑you.
From there, Bobby’s decided to ignore the negative comments and will keep celebrating holidays and festivals however he wants—no tone‑deaf trolls getting in the way.
- Emoji response on social media
- Open‑hearted apology and reassurance post
- Unfazed by online negativity
Also, a side note: there were wild rumours about Bobby Au‑yeung supposedly “died after an alcohol accident” according to doctors, but that’s simply a misreport.
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