The comedic song "Tama Yingchun".
[People News] Each year, the CCTV Spring Festival Gala quickly becomes a target for online criticism, and this year is no different. Notably, the song "Tama Yingchun" unexpectedly emerged as the anthem for the Year of the Horse, sparking a frenzy across the internet. With lyrics like "I Tama cheer for you" and "Wishing you Tama no worries," many viewers have remarked that they "dare not sing along without the subtitles."
The title "Tama Yingchun" evokes the imagery of "the sound of horse hooves heralding spring," capturing both the essence of the Year of the Horse and the festive joy of welcoming spring. The performers sing with bright smiles, proclaiming "Tama sends blessings" and "Wishing you Tama a spring welcome," yet the lyrics leave listeners feeling that "something is amiss." Many who heard the song experienced a complete emotional journey of "shock—confusion—reading the subtitles—bursting into laughter," nearly losing their composure, with the tea they just sipped almost spewing out.
The problem lies in the term "Tama," which is a glaring vulgarity. "Tama Yingchun" has compelled the public to undergo a nationwide "listening comprehension test," and to succeed, one must keep one's eyes fixed on the subtitles.
Netizens are buzzing about the "Tama Literature" created by CCTV's Spring Festival Gala, humorously suggesting it allows the public to release decades of pent-up anger. Some expressed their relief, saying, "Finally, I can curse openly," and quickly followed up with phrases like, "I Tama thank you for your blessings," "I Tama understand," and "I Tama am also impressed." One user even crafted a couplet: the first line reads, "Happily bidding farewell to the old year," while the second states, "Cursing and welcoming the new spring," with the horizontal inscription: "I Tama thank you."
Additionally, some have raised doubts about whether this version was specifically tailored for leaders. Cai Xia, a former professor at the Central Party School of the Communist Party of China, who is now completely distanced from the CCP, also shared the video, commenting, "The 'Tama Welcoming Spring Song' from the Spring Festival Gala looks fine, but sounds odd; let's decode it together."
One post remarked: "There are also cultured rebels in the Yangshi. Who would want to be a slave to a leader possessed by the Communist devil, devoid of humanity, and filled with the evil doctrines of Communist struggle?!"
However, whether this was a deliberate act or an accident remains unclear. As of now, CCTV has not issued a response. In fact, businesses have been playing with this pun since the Year of the Horse, with many shopping malls adopting slogans like "2026, I Tama have arrived." It is hard to believe that the CCTV director was unaware of this pun.
In addition to the viral song "Tama," the robot performance at the Spring Festival Gala has been revealed to be artificially controlled, showcasing low technological sophistication. Furthermore, the comment section of the CCTV live broadcast only permits positive feedback, and the bullet comments have been fabricated, leading to widespread criticism from netizens. Nevertheless, the song "Tama Welcomes Spring" stands out as the most remarkable "magic" act of this year's CCTV Spring Festival Gala, allowing "Tama" to achieve a remarkable "transformation" in the audience's ears.
In mainland China, where a strict censorship system prevails, when ordinary grievances cannot be voiced, the public often resorts to "homophonic puns" as a means of emotional expression. This phenomenon is not merely a form of artistic parody; it represents a subtle eruption following a period of collective social repression. What thoughts might Xi Jinping and the senior officials in Zhongnanhai have when they hear "Tama Welcomes Spring"? Do they sense the mounting public discontent, arriving like a "Tama"?
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(First published by People News)
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