Chromatislaps 34,755 Posted February 3, 2015 Share Posted February 3, 2015 During the Super Bowl halftime show, Chinese Internet users were abuzz about a woman called "Fruit Sister." Sounds mysterious, but you already know who she is. "Fruit Sister," or "shui guo jie," is what people in China call Katy Perry -- referring to her tendency to wear fruit costumes and bring giant fruit with her on stage. In the past, the pop star has performed in sparkly watermelon-cup bras, sung while holding a large inflatable strawberry and even burst out of a giant banana. She's also talked about growing and eating her own fruit, so it's a pretty fair nickname. But "Fruit Sister" isn't the only Western celeb to get an interesting Chinese alias. Here are a few others and the stories behind them: Lord of Butt Jennifer Lopez is known as the "Lord of Butt" in parts of Hong Kong and China. A popular nickname for Jennifer Lopez in Hong Kong and China is "luo ba," which translates to "Lord of Butt." It's actually a bit of a pun. "Luo ba" sounds similar to how Chinese people transliterate J-Lo's last name, "Luo pei zi." Either way, it's a fitting moniker for the superstar who revealed her bare behind in the music video for her song "Booty." Numbing-Spicy Chicken Nicki Minaj, also known as Numbing-Spicy Chicken. Many Chinese dishes aren't just spicy. Thanks to a special peppercorn, Sichuan cuisine carries an extra kick and will actually numb your tongue. That's why Chinese fans have nicknamed Nicki Minaj "Numbing-Spicy Chicken," or "ma la ji": She's spicy hot; she'll stun your senses and leave you wanting more. Cow Sister Mariah Carey is called "Cow Sister" in China. Mariah Carey's popular Chinese nickname is "Cow Sister," or "niu jie." Here's why: There's a crude but popular Chinese slang phrase, "cow's vagina" or "niubi," that means "f***ing awesome." So "Cow sister," despite the sound of it, is really a compliment, a nod to Carey's incredible singing talent. Another explanation is that it refers to a 1992 episode of "Sesame Street" that featured a singing cow named Mariah Cowey. Little Cow In the shadow of Cow Sister is Little Cow. Or as we know her, Ariana Grande. Chinese people call Ariana Grande "little cow" or "xiao niu" because her voice reminds them of Mariah Carey's (Cow Sister). As one Chinese Internet user says, watch Grande's cover of Mariah Carey's "Emotions," and you'll be tempted to agree. Cousin Meet Jennifer Lawrence, or "Cousin." To get why Jennifer Lawrence is nicknamed "Cousin," or "biao jie," you'll have to get Chinese humor. In the run-up to the 2011 Oscars, hundreds of Chinese Internet users made joke announcements about the results, all claiming they heard them from a "cousin in the Academy." It was a playful dig at how some Chinese people are desperate to show they have powerful family members. But one Chinese Internet user upped the ante, boldly declaring that Lawrence was his cousin and that she had won the Best Actress award. Well, she didn't, but the nickname stuck. Boss The "Boss" Yep, Justin Timberlake is simply known as "Boss," or "lao ban." It's an awed reference to the entertainer's investments: From clothing companies to tech startups to golf courses to record labels, the Boss owns it all. Pikachu Taiwanese people have renamed DiCaprio after a famous Pokemon. Leonardo DiCaprio is called "Pikachu" in Taiwan. The joke took off in 2011 after a Taiwanese news anchor struggled with DiCaprio's name, calling him "Leonardo Pikachu" on TV. Even today, tongue-in-cheek Taiwanese media and their counterparts in Hong Kong still refer to the actor's Pokemon-inspired nickname. http://edition.cnn.com/2015/02/03/entertainment/china-katy-perry-celebrity-nicknames/ the Mariah/Ariana shade Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ursula Buffay 73 Posted February 3, 2015 Share Posted February 3, 2015 Cow Sister Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yanko 9,860 Posted February 3, 2015 Share Posted February 3, 2015 Many Chinese dishes aren't just spicy. Thanks to a special peppercorn, Sichuan cuisine carries an extra kick and will actually numb your tongue. That's why Chinese fans have nicknamed Nicki Minaj "Numbing-Spicy Chicken," or "ma la ji": She's spicy hot; she'll stun your senses and leave you wanting more. where is the lie Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Chromatislaps 34,755 Posted February 3, 2015 Author Share Posted February 3, 2015 "In the shadow of Cow Sister is Little Cow. Or as we know her, Ariana Grande." where is the lie? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Haroon 49,685 Posted February 3, 2015 Share Posted February 3, 2015 Leonardo being called Pikachu is so adorable. I cracked up so hard at 'Cow Sister' and 'Little Cow' :air: I need to know what they call Gaga Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snorlax 5,798 Posted February 3, 2015 Share Posted February 3, 2015 But where's Gaga Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris777 112 Posted February 3, 2015 Share Posted February 3, 2015 I cracked at Cow sister and Little cow. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pierre 10,480 Posted February 3, 2015 Share Posted February 3, 2015 Cow Sister Little Cow "cow's vagina" or "niubi," that means "f***ing awesome. But where's Gaga They call her Gaga. ❝Is not blue, not turquoise, not lapis. It's actually cerulean❞. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chromatislaps 34,755 Posted February 3, 2015 Author Share Posted February 3, 2015 Leonardo being called Pikachu is so adorable. I cracked up so hard at 'Cow Sister' and 'Little Cow' :air: I need to know what they call Gaga I know some pop forums who are gonna use those nicknames till death...just like the "I am Mariah, The Elusive Chanteuse" variations Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Staryu 6,162 Posted February 3, 2015 Share Posted February 3, 2015 Awww, Pikachu for Leo. Adorable. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valextra 58 Posted February 3, 2015 Share Posted February 3, 2015 "In the shadow of Cow Sister is Little Cow. Or as we know her, Ariana Grande." where is the lie? Accurate tbh Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Creyk 16,958 Posted February 3, 2015 Share Posted February 3, 2015 But where's Gaga I need to know what they call Gaga They probably just call her the chinese equivalent of Mother Monster, only Cow Sister beats that nickname Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bionic 41,574 Posted February 3, 2015 Share Posted February 3, 2015 "Little Cow" buy bionic Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
xoxo cupcakke 4,781 Posted February 3, 2015 Share Posted February 3, 2015 Slay Cow Sister. Teach these born again heifers how to moo your moo cow song :legend: Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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