Net Nanny Declares Papi Jiang Too Vulgar, Removes Videos

Fewer than 24 hours after we introduced you to Papi Jiang – the so-called  number one online celebrity of 2016 and the recipient of RMB 12 million in venture capital investment simply on the basis of her inane video shorts – the Powers That Be have declared: enough of that sh*t.

People’s Daily reported this morning that the State Administration of Radio, Film, and Television (SARFT) has declared that the content of many Papi's videos "vulgar" and demanded they immediately be removed.

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Lo and behold, we checked out her Youku channel, which just on Monday hosted all of her videos, to find most of them gone.

Three of the videos are still there, and curious gawkers can have a taste of her less offensive efforts here, here, and here (Chinese only).

Be forewarned: the online sensation's principle talent seems to be creating short, whiny, DIY rants filmed in high speed a la Alvin and the Chipmunks. If you're not charmed by them, you're going to be royally irritated by them.

SARFT has declared that for the videos to be returned, the curse words she's been known to throw around need to be removed. 

The Weibo account of the People's Daily was helpful in pointing out in this post exactly which words set SARFT off, in all their uncensored glory: "卧槽, CAO , 小婊子" (wocao, cao, xiaobiaozi), which mean "f*ck me!" "f*ck" and "bitch," respectively.

Jiang, who has 11.2 million followers on Weibo and whose videos have been viewed 300 million times, posted this statement on her Weibo account:

"I’m a person who is open to criticism. Only those willing to accept criticism are able to correct their mistakes and head in a better direction. As a person in the media spotlight, I will pay closer attention to my language and my image, and will resolutely make amends to my videos according to requests, as well as attempt to deliver more positive energy in the future. If you have other issues with my work, I invite your further feedback on how Papi can get better and better."

We checked several platforms, and there are only three Papi videos on Youku and only one video on Iqiyi. Her Weibo account appears to still be hosting some of the banned them, but god only knows when they will be scrubbed as well, so bone up on your Chinese foul language skills while the opportunity still lasts.

Also, while on the subject of Humorless Regulators Who Love to Rain on Our Parades, according to Xinhua, SARFT will now ban any celebrity’s child from participating in any reality show. Some speculate will mean the end of the popular Chinese TV show “Dad, Where Are We Going?” which is heading into its fourth season and heavily depends on celebrity dad-and-kid participation.

Some insiders say the move will force the popular show off the air for sure.

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