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Chiikawa “is a popular cartoon in Japan and other places, especially in China where it has sparked a craze for popularity.
However, not everyone can understand this level of popularity. Recently, a post appeared on the Dcard discussion forum, in which the poster expressed disgust towards the Chiikawa craze.
The author’s aversion and questioning
The OP stated in the post that she couldn’t understand why “Chiikawa” was so popular, especially when she saw people around her willing to live frugally to buy these expensive peripheral dolls.
She believes that these fans are just going with the flow, blindly following the trend. She also specifically mentioned that the people around her often imitate the voice of the characters in “Chiikawa” to make her feel annoyed. These factors combined have made her increasingly resentful of ‘Chiikawa’.
Netizens‘ response: Most support ‘Chiikawa’
The poster’s post sparked widespread discussion. Although a few netizens agree with her viewpoint that the popularity of “Chiikawa” is indeed puzzling, most of the responses criticize the OP for having a “bad mentality”, and some even say that her complaints are meaningless.
Many netizens pointed out that it is their freedom for fans who pursue “Chiikawa” to use their own money, and the poster should not make unfounded accusations about others’ preferences.
Some netizens further explained that the author’s aversion should be directed towards those who are too keen on imitating the characters in “Chiikawa”, rather than the cartoon itself. As for the OP’s statement of “going with the flow”, it is considered a manifestation of her inability to understand and accept trends, and some netizens believe that this is a manifestation of her inability to integrate into the group.
Fan’s suggestion: Try to learn about ‘Chiikawa’
Some fans of “Chiikawa” suggest that the poster can take the time to learn about this cartoon, and point out that the popularity of the “Chiikawa” animation is due to its healing effect. The storyline is full of mutual assistance, perseverance, and nonsensical humor between characters, which makes people feel warm and relaxed.
Someone suggested that she watch more of ‘Chiikawa’ and even try to integrate into it, which may change her perspective.
The popularity of ‘Chiikawa’ reflects the differences in the acceptance and understanding of popular culture among different groups of people. For those who enjoy ‘Chiikawa’, it represents a simple and joyful healing power, while for those who do not understand, it may appear dull or even repulsive.
This discussion indicates that communication and understanding of different opinions are crucial when facing trends and public preferences. Anyway, everyone has the right to choose what they like and dislike, but how to express these opinions is also a form of social art.