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Chen Hsing-yu Laughs at Father's 'Dad Jokes,' Chen Shui-bian's English Name Pun Amuses Netizens

From Liberty Times · () Chinese

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  • Chen Hsing-yu joked that her father, former President Chen Shui-bian, was trying to leverage her marital issues for online attention.
  • Chen Shui-bian responded by playing on his English name, translating 'Shui Bian Chen' as a pun meaning 'casually jumping on a trend.'
  • The pun quickly went viral, receiving tens of thousands of likes and sparking amusement among netizens.

Former Taiwanese President Chen Shui-bian's daughter, Chen Hsing-yu, recently quipped that her father's online pronouncements regarding her ongoing marital disputes were an attempt to 'jump on a trend.' This lighthearted jab came amid public attention on Chen Hsing-yu's separation from her ex-husband, Chao Chien-ming.

Chen Shui-bian, however, seemed to embrace the observation, responding with a clever pun using his own name. He playfully translated his English name, 'Shui Bian Chen,' into Mandarin as '้šจไพฟ่นญ' (suรญ biร n cรจng), which roughly means 'casually jumping on a trend' or 'making a trend out of anything.'

My dad just wants to jump on a trend.

โ€” Chen Hsing-yuDaughter of former President Chen Shui-bian, commenting on her father's online activity.

The former president's witty response quickly gained traction online. A post sharing Chen Hsing-yu's comment and Chen Shui-bian's reply garnered over 26,000 likes, delighting netizens who praised his humor and quick thinking. Many commented on his ability to craft such a joke, with some humorously suggesting he was 'a king of comedy delayed by politics.'

Shui Bian Chen, translated, means 'casually jumping on a trend.'

โ€” Chen Shui-bianFormer President of Taiwan, responding to his daughter's comment with a pun.
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