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Mariah called "Cow Sister" in China + other celeb nicknames
Why Chinese people call Katy Perry "Fruit Sister"
Katy Perry - Fruit Sister
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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.
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Jennifer Lopez - Lord of Butt
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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."
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Nicki Minaj - Numbing-Spicy Chicken
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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.
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Mariah Carey - Cow Sister
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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 Mariah Carey's incredible singing talent.
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Ariana Grande - Little Cow
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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.
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J Law - Cousin
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To get why Jennifer Lawrence is nicknamed "Cousin," or "biao jie," you'll have to get Chinese humor.
In the run-up to the 2010 Oscars, hundreds of Chinese Internet users began making joke predictions about the winners -- all claiming they had a "cousin in the Academy."
It was a playful dig at Chinese society, where it's accepted that having family members in high places means you'll have access to inside information.
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Justin Timberlake - Boss
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Yep, Justin Timberlake is simply known as "Boss", or "lao ban."
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