Skits are a big part of Chinese people’s collective memory of NYE. But lately their humorous quality gave way to a more political purpose.

Quarelling damas (or aunties) is a sensation on Bilibili. What does bringing this marginalized group into the spotlight say about China?

Buying a watermelon is a common activity, but this summer, the short video "Huaqiang comes to buy a watermelon" trended on Chinese Youtube