An Analysis of the Jocosity of Female Images in the Online Collective Revelry in China

Abstract

In the online collective revelry, female images are actively or passively used in online spoofng, human fesh search and online posting for amusement or ridicule. In the online spoofng, female images show the characteristics of "clown", which not only satisfes the demands of netizens, but also breeds irrational vulgar contents. In the human flesh search, female images are associated with the powerlessness and helplessness of "the weak", which has also greatly affected their real lives. In the online posting, the females present the image of a carefree and joyful "freeman" due to the spread of various online posts. The jocosity of female images on the Internet often violates morality and ethics; at the same time, it will diminish the effect of sacred spiritual enlightenment, cause irrational destruction, and break down the boundaries between private and public spaces.