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Top 5 internet buzzwords of 2016

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Top 5 internet buzzwords of 2016

The original posture of Ge You slouching features actor Ge You in a sofa when he performs in a sitcom. [Photo from web]

Ge You slouching (also known as Beijing Slouching)

A stage photo of Chinese actor Ge You went viral on social media in July. It was taken from a previous comedy he acted in, where he is slouched on a sofa. The picture spawned a wave of good-humored imitations as people nowadays are under great living and working pressure, and sinking into a sofa lazily and mindlessly can be a way to relax.

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