I've been wondering for a while now... What's with young Chinese guys wearing Chicago Bulls basketball attire?
It's a thing that I randomly spot. The Bulls haven't been relevant for quite some years now. Is it that they're wearing comfortable clothing from that era? That basketball pop-culture in China is still stuck there and that these clothes are still being mass produced?
I wouldn't be surprised if people wore Slam Dunk or Kuroko's Basketball cosplay, but the Chicago Bulls..? I know that Chinese tourists still like to take the iconic photo at the railway junction near Kamakurakoukoumae station but I've seen these dudes all over the place.
@anianimalsmoe I'm pretty sure I've also seen a decent amount of Chicago Bulls jerseys over here. I mean, it's pretty telling that it's the only American basketball team logo I recognize. These were probably also made in China.
I don't know anything about the NBA, but my guess is that people just really like the design. It also helps that the ox is part of the Chinese Zodiac.
@anianimalsmoe I can’t remember his name (don’t follow NBA, can’t name players in general), but maybe that famous Chinese player played in CB? Could explain it.
@anianimalsmoe Exactly. Some things just kinda sticks. Like Fist of the North Star in some places. Or how “Chinese food” is different depending on the country you are in, and often not similar to food in China.
Or how you’ll hear people wax on about Ingemar Bergman and all I can think of is the grumpiest most depressing director of all time:)
They probably pushed CB when they entered the market and had some big players at the time.
Or how Caramelldansen is a big internet meme and the Japanese thought it was cool. But it was a done a dozen in Sweden and nobody cared too much. The lyrics aren’t great :)
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