Palace Museum Southern Branch Editor Goes Viral for Witty Social Media Responses

The social media editor for Taiwan's National Palace Museum Southern Branch (故宮南院) has captured significant online attention, becoming a viral sensation for their engaging and humorous interactions with netizens. The editor's consistent presence and patient replies to a wide range of user questions have charmed the online community, even sparking playful "rivalry" with editors from other institutions.

Recently, a curious netizen asked if the popular editor was handsome. The editor responded with a witty reply, stating, "There are quite a few handsome guys around me." This was accompanied by a photo collage featuring artistic depictions of male figures from the museum's collection, including sculptures and paintings, which amused followers.

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There are quite a few handsome guys around me.

Another instance of the editor's playful engagement involved a user jokingly asking if a specific artifact, the "meat-shaped stone" (肉形石), had gone to the editor's home. The editor responded by posting a picture of the artifact, humorously confirming, "Yes, the meat is at my home in Chiayi," subtly highlighting the museum's location.

Through these lighthearted exchanges, the 故宮南院 editor is effectively leveraging their newfound popularity to draw attention to the museum's rich collection of precious artifacts, steadily increasing public interest.

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Yes, the meat is at my home in Chiayi.