Chinese Podcast 216: Why Did China’s Worst Animated Movie Make Millions? | The "Niu Lai" Phenomenon

<p>How did a crudely animated, hand-made movie by a mother-son duo beat Hollywood blockbusters at the Chinese box office?In this hilarious and insightful episode of Dashu Mandarin, the three uncles dive into China&#39;s latest viral internet phenomenon: &quot;Niu Lai&quot; (牛来). From crowd psychology and &quot;ugly-appreciation&quot; (审丑) to a deep dive into the flaws of today&#39;s film industry, we break down why millions flocked to cinemas just to laugh together. Plus, discover why this low-budget film unexpectedly became the ultimate learning material for Chinese language students worldwide!</p><p><br></p>