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Ep.212 中文的「冷笑話」🥶🙄 Why Taiwanese Love Bad Jokes
Why do Taiwanese people love 冷笑話 so much? In this episode, Mindy and Joeru break down the world of Chinese “cold jokes” — the jokes that make you question your life choices… and then laugh anyway. From simple Q&A riddles to Taiwan’s signature 諧音哏 (sound-based puns), you’ll learn how these jokes work, why they’re everywhere, and how to catch the hidden punchline like a local.
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🎯 In this episode, you’ll learn:
– What “冷笑話” originally…
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