“Abandon (əˈbændən),” a word long known for its prominent position in the dictionary, has found new life in the hands of Chinese netizens. The phrase “abandon! abandon him!!” has gone viral under a post by a Ukrainian woman with the Xiaohongshu account “YourKris.”
The original post, shared by “YourKris,” shows a picture of her crying next to her boyfriend at the airport, with the words “Bye baby.”
The phrase “Leave him! Leave him!!”, which received over 57,000 likes, became a rallying cry, playfully urging “YourKris” to leave her boyfriend.
The original post shared by “YourKris” shows a picture of her crying next to her boyfriend at the airport with the words “Bye, baby.” In response, Chinese netizens quickly flooded the comments section with humor and wit. The phrase “Leave him! Leave him!!,” which garnered over 57,000 likes, became a rallying cry, playfully urging “YourKris” to leave her boyfriend.
But the humor didn’t end there. Another popular comment, “You swan. He frog,” also found widespread acceptance. This phrase is reminiscent of the Chinese proverb “a toad who wants to eat swan meat,” which is used to describe someone who is beyond their capabilities.
An X user shared screenshots of the post and its lively comments, garnering over 26.8 million views.
These remarks, although full of Chinese humor, struck a chord around the world. As the post spread beyond China’s borders, foreign Internet users were equally amused by the creative and exaggerated reactions.
The post’s global reach was further amplified when a user on X shared screenshots of the post and its lively comments. This tweet quickly went viral, reaching over 26.8 million views.
The post’s huge popularity and overwhelming amount of responses demonstrate how humor, even when deeply rooted in cultural nuances, can captivate and connect with a global audience.
