Chapter 1231 Popular because we have a common culture
Liu Lang spoke in Cantonese throughout the whole process. I'm afraid many people present who spoke Mandarin didn't understand. Speaking of English? Liu Lang didn't speak foreign languages.
His opening statement immediately caused a roar of laughter in the audience, and Dalden on the side also laughed. This Liu Lang actually told the truth, he was really honest.
"Why should I ask the University of Hong Kong to invite me to give a lecture? In fact, this is also thanks to some people. The "Slam Dunk" published by Shengtang Company on Hong Kong Island has sold 20 million copies. This achievement is second only to the island country.
There are millions more books in the mainland, and the population here is only seven million after all.
Proportionally speaking, the circulation volume is the largest. Most of the readers are young people aged 17 or 18, that is, everyone sitting here. It is you who made us Shengtang make a lot of money. The money you gave me is my food and clothing.
Parents, of course I have to honor my parents who provide me with food and clothing, don’t you think so?"
"Yes, that's right!"
The people below felt really comfortable hearing this and applauded one after another.
"I am surprised that "Slam Dunk" has such a large sales volume in Hong Kong Island. In fact, "Slam Dunk" is also very popular in the mainland, with total sales exceeding 20 million. At the same time, there are a large number of pirated books. I
It is estimated that the number of pirated copies should exceed 50 million. These books cost Shengtang Company more than 100 million. I originally wanted to ask the police to investigate these people, but then I thought about it. If the police went to search for these people selling pirated copies, I am afraid
It would cost one billion yuan, which is not worth it!
What does this mean? Of course this comic is too popular, but this comic is only popular in Asia, because the sales of this comic in the United States are very average, far less than the sales of "Transformers", I thought about it
After looking at the reasons, I discovered some patterns.
Some people say that this comic depicts the sport of basketball in such detail that it makes people want to play basketball. This is true. Now many high schools in mainland cities have established basketball teams, and fixed basketball teams have gradually formed in some places.
Competition system, for example, there is a small league composed of six high schools in the capital, which holds so-called friendly matches every year. The same is true in Shanghai. Several high schools
I also often compete in competitions. Of course, my hometown is actually the most popular basketball sport in the country. The reason is very simple, because I have money! I also like basketball, so I invest a lot in the high school basketball team in my hometown. I give
Hundreds of basketball courts were built in Fucheng, all made of plastic, and then basketball classes were set up in all schools' physical education classes. Many children can show off their dribbling skills."
The audience laughed loudly after hearing this. This sentence "I am rich" really expressed everyone's feelings. There is no way, being rich means being willful.
Liu Lang continued.
"Basketball craze has started in many cities in the mainland. Every winter and summer vacation, high schools will go to other places to participate in invitational tournaments. This year, the American NBA and Nike have reached a cooperation with the mainland to hold a national high school basketball competition during the summer vacation.
The location is in the capital, and the name is "Slam Dunk", which shows how influential basketball is."
The people below let out an exclamation. They did not expect that high school students in the mainland already have an organization like a basketball league. There is no such organization in Hong Kong. Even the NBA and Nike have joined forces to enter the mainland. This is really unexpected. For a moment, everyone
A trace of jealousy arose in my heart.
Needless to say, the NBA is very popular in Hong Kong Island, especially Jordan, who is a household name. Even Nike shoes are popular in Hong Kong Island. There are more than a dozen Nike stores across Hong Kong Island, and young people are proud to own a pair of Nike shoes.
, but the NBA and Nike have never set up shop in Hong Kong Island
What basketball training camps and other activities have been held? By the way, this Jimmy is a shareholder of Nike, and he is the major shareholder. It must be at his request that Nike would hold such activities in the mainland, otherwise they would
Going to a place like the mainland where you can’t even buy shoes?
Liu Lang could guess what these people were thinking by looking at their expressions. Are they jealous? That's right.
Liu Lang pretended not to know and continued.
"Basketball is a global sport, as attractive as football, but "Slam Dunk" is not just a basketball game, I have deeper thoughts. I personally think it is for this reason that it makes
This comic is extremely popular in East Asia, and the reason why it is not popular in the United States is that this comic contains the excellent traditions of Chinese culture, such as loyalty, honesty, filial piety, uniting friends, and
Glory to the country, etc.
These thoughts, such as a group of teenagers willing to put aside all their prejudices in order to compete for the highest basketball honor in the country; such as people from poor families choosing the former in front of their parents and dreams; or when a player is injured, other teammates burst out with abilities beyond imagination for him.
These are the qualities that our Chinese nation possesses and are unique in the world. I think this is the reason why this comic can be successful in East Asia. I don’t know if everyone agrees with my opinion."
Everyone nodded slightly, because they felt an inexplicable touch in this comic. No one noticed what this touch was before, but now that Liu Lang told it, it really felt like it.
This is the case for the people of Hong Kong Island. Even though they have been under British rule for nearly a hundred years, their living habits are completely Chinese culture. Festivals such as the Spring Festival and Lantern Festival must be celebrated grandly. This tradition is a person's blood.
, can never be stopped.
"You see, these are our roots. Although the root system goes deep into the ground, it provides blood to the whole body. All blood is supplied from the root system. Even if you have grown into a big tree in the sky, you still have to live on the root system.
, you can’t live without a root system!”
Liu Lang's words made everyone think deeply. Thinking about it, it was indeed true. Liu Lang was not singing a high note.
"I'm from the Mainland. I went to school in the United States a few years ago and was admitted to Stanford University. Why should I go to an American university? It's very simple. Their technology is really the most powerful in the world, and their commercialization level is also very advanced. I stayed in the United States for two years.
Over the years, I have learned a lot of things that cannot be learned in other places, but I also have a deep feeling that there is not much human touch in many places in this country, such as family values and relationships between friends.
Friendship, these are not in line with our Chinese tradition, everything must be based on interests.
In the prosperous market economy of the United States, interests are of course very important, but it is a bit awkward for us Chinese. Do you want to discuss interests with your family? Do you want to discuss interests with your parents? This is obviously not in line with our tradition. If you are so
If you tell your parents, I'm afraid they'll hit you with a stick right away, isn't that right?"
Everyone burst out laughing after hearing this. This is right.