#268 Why Did a “Terrible Film” Become So Popular? 为什么人们看《牛来》? episode artwork

EPISODE · Sep 13, 2026 · 5 MIN

#268 Why Did a “Terrible Film” Become So Popular? 为什么人们看《牛来》?

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Today's Episode:A film that everyone says is terrible, so why are more and more people paying to watch it? Recently, a Chinese animated film called Niulai suddenly became a hot topic online, partly because so many people thought it was a “terrible film”. Some people went to the cinema just to see how bad it really was, while others felt that there simply weren’t many good films to watch. So why did Niulai become so popular? In this episode, we take a closer look at the film and the strange story behind its sudden popularity.Membership Preview:What does “牛” really mean? Why can you say someone is 很牛, talk about 牛脾气 or 牛市, and even say 吹牛? In this MaoMi Chinese+ episode, we explore the many different meanings and expressions connected to this simple character. You may already know “牛” means “cow”, but you might be surprised by how many other ways Chinese speakers use it. A simple character, but lots to discover!Support MaoMi & Get exclusive   to premium content!https://www.buzzsprout.com/1426696/subscribe ↗️Transcript and translations are available on https://maomichinese.comInterested in any topics? Leave me a message on: https://maomichinese.com or https://www.instagram.com/maomichinese/?hl=en*Please note that Spotify does not support the membership program.Text me what you think :)Support the showText me what you think :)Support the show

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Today's Episode: A film that everyone says is terrible, so why are more and more people paying to watch it? Recently, a Chinese animated film called Niulai suddenly became a hot topic online, partly because so many people thought it was a “terrible film”. Some people went to the cinema just to see how bad it really was, while others felt that there simply weren’t many good films to watch. So why did Niulai become so popular? In this episode, we take a closer look at the film and the strange s...

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