Frog Costumes For The Win

The really quite good rise of frogtastic vendors

"I don't think the frogs are a disturbance. They make me happy every time I see them,"

Hold that in mind as we delve into today’s somewhat surreal goodness.

Starting this summer in Shanghai people started wearing adorable frog costumes as they sold little frog toys and collectibles. These cheerful individuals, clad in their amphibian attire, have captured the hearts of netizens with their playful interactions with local authorities. Their impromptu performances have spawned a unique genre of short videos, showcasing the heartwarming camaraderie between these froggy entrepreneurs and the guardians of public order.

After all, a little bit of froggy goodness can brighten up anyone's day!

Don’t believe me?

You could see this coming, I’d imagine. It’s a variant of the homeless debate here in the states. On one side of the debate are authorities who look to enforce regulation of this type of thing. On the other side is just how awesome this is.

But then it took a wonderful and viral turn. As the authorities began to crack down, the frog salesmen tried to garner sympathy with over-the-top salutes to authority.

And now it’s become a thing. And it’s quite good:

If you have TikTok, this link is digital gold:

https://www.tiktok.com/search?q=china%20frog%20salute&t=1700434014271