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Kris Jenner Becomes Meme Sensation on Chinese Social Media

Kris Jenner's image is trending in China as users adopt her likeness to attract luck and fortune, showcasing a mix of humor and admiration for her entrepreneurial spirit.

Source: bbc.co.uk1 min read
Kris Jenner Becomes Meme Sensation on Chinese Social Media
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In brief

Chinese social media platforms are buzzing with a new trend where users are replacing their profile pictures with images of Kris Jenner as a charm for luck and prosperity. This phenomenon highlights Jenner's influence and the respect for hard work in Chinese culture, with thousands of posts shared in just a few days.

Social media users in China are reportedly sharing images of US reality TV star Kris Jenner as part of a trend wishing for luck and fortune on platforms such as Weibo and RedNote. Hundreds of thousands of posts have been shared on Chinese social media in the past three days as users hope for prosperity for themselves, often humorously, including changing their profile pictures to Jenner. Jenner, mother of Kim, Khloé, Kourtney and Rob Kardashian, as well as Kendall and Kylie Jenner, appears in reality TV shows which follow the family in everyday life.As the so-called 'momager' behind the family's media empire, Jenner is thought to possess a net worth of hundreds of millions of dollars. TikTok creator Marcelo Wang pointed out the 'super random' trend, explaining that it's a humorous way for Gen Z to manifest success. He noted, 'Kris Jenner is one of the hardest-working businesswomen in the US, and Chinese people really respect hard work.'Jenner herself commented on this trend, saying 'you're ALL doing amazing, sweetie!!!!' in reference to her famous quote from 'Keeping Up with the Kardashians.' This lighthearted engagement underscores her impact not only in pop culture but also as an inspiration for users looking to attract success through this meme.

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