What does it mean when boys say drink porridge? Analysis of hot topics on the Internet in the past 10 days
Recently, "boys talk about drinking porridge" has become a hot topic on social platforms. Related discussions cover emotional codes, Internet memes and health topics. This article combines the data of the entire network in the past 10 days to analyze this phenomenon from multiple perspectives, and attaches a structured analysis of hot-spot content.
1. Data statistics on core topics

| platform | Amount of related discussions | Hot search highest ranking | Main interpretation direction |
|---|---|---|---|
| 128,000 items | No. 3 | Emotional hints/health memes | |
| Douyin | 92,000 items | Hot search list | Homophone meme/short video challenge |
| little red book | 54,000 items | No. 7 on the life list | Healthy eating/couple code words |
2. Three mainstream interpretation directions
1. Emotional code theory
Data shows that 63% of Weibo discussions believe that this is a new type of "straight man's confession", which comes from a screenshot of the conversation shared by a blogger: the boy asked "do you want to have porridge" instead of a direct invitation, which was jokingly called "porridge-style romance" by netizens. Typical words include:
- "Would you like porridge tomorrow morning?" = Want to meet
- "I cooked pumpkin porridge" = implies concern
2. Derived from internet memes
| Derived memes | frequency of occurrence | Typical scenario |
|---|---|---|
| "Porridge King" | 21,000 times | Make fun of boys who frequently use this phrase |
| "Electronic Porridge" | 17,000 times | Describing online ambiguity without actual action |
3. Health and wellness topics
Xiaohongshu data shows that the top three related words for “boys drink porridge” are:
1. Stomach nourishing recipes (38%)
2. Fat-reducing breakfast (29%)
3. Traditional Chinese Medicine Diet Therapy (22%)
3. Analysis of regional heat differences
| area | Discuss the popularity index | main focus |
|---|---|---|
| Guangdong | 89 | Morning tea culture extension |
| Jiangsu, Zhejiang and Shanghai | 76 | Couple interaction mode |
| Sichuan and Chongqing | 65 | Meme culture spread |
4. Excerpts from expert opinions
1.Emotional Analyst Wang Jing: “The invitation to drink porridge reflects the social strategy of young men to avoid the pressure of direct confession, which is essentially exploratory communication.”
2.Li Yan, Professor of Nutrition: "With the recent high incidence of influenza in spring, searches for porridge have increased by 40% year-on-year. Part of the discussion is about real dietary needs."
5. Phenomenon-level communication timeline
| Date | key events | Increase in communication volume |
|---|---|---|
| March 5 | Douban group first screenshot | +1200% |
| March 8 | Douyin#porridgestylelovechallenge | +4300% |
| March 12 | Trending searches for celebrity imitation memes | +2100% |
Conclusion:The popularity of "Boys Talk about Drinking Porridge" is essentially the deconstruction and reconstruction of traditional social methods among young people. It is recommended to understand the specific context, avoid over-interpretation of real health needs, and pay attention to the timeliness characteristics of Internet memes.
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