China bans reality shows and ‘sissy’ men

[milotic2]

China bans reality talent shows to curb behaviours of ‘idol’ fandoms https://t.co/JzuTddYoa5
- The Guardian (@guardian) September 2, 2021
China has banned some reality shows, in the latest attempt to reshape the country’s entertainment industry that authorities believe leads young Chinese people astray

Comments

[squirrels_oh_no]

This just seems like they want to ban anything that doesn't promote Xi's fantasy version of unlimited power for himself.

[joyfuls]

Yep, it sounds like Cultural Revolution 2.0 is coming.

[klutzy_girl]

This made me laugh

No one throw a ball to me in front of the Chinese tv people. I’m trying to get on a show. https://t.co/pGjUtnLbOR
- DJ Qualls (@TheOnlyDJQualls) September 2, 2021

[maclou]

I was curious about this like how “sissy” is sissy, like is it just pretty boys or like REALLY pretty boys 😆 And does it only effect broadcast television? Because most idol shows are online shows right?

[la_geni]

I read the document someone translated on twitter and it said men aren’t allowed to be “feminized.” Lmao whatever that means. I think they are trying to curb fan fiction stuff in one go with the wording.

[squirrels_oh_no]

They also banned men with earrings a few years ago and now blur them out on TV.

[sweetestbliss1]

That is interesting!

[mitoch0ndria]

Nnnn not the twinks being a threat to society 😭

[ohwutevernvm]

First banning video games, now this? What’s going on? No chill bro

[dalpaengi]

wait…video games? cause of those that are addicted?