I was scrolling through Weibo during my lunch break when a video stopped me mid-bite – there was Ma Long, the 'Dragon' of Chinese table tennis, looking utterly defeated by... a military blanket?
The Olympic gold medalist, known for his killer backhand, was participating in what appeared to be military training. The task? Mastering the art of folding a perfect 'tofu block' bed – that ultra-neat, rectangular bedding arrangement that's a hallmark of Chinese military discipline.
Watching the 30-time world champion painstakingly tuck and fold, only to produce what he self-deprecatingly called 'tofu pudding' (the wobbly, unset version of tofu), I couldn't help but laugh. His deadpan delivery – 'I think I've invented a new dish' – reminded me of that time I tried following a YouTube makeup tutorial and ended up looking like a panda.
What struck me most wasn't just the humor (though the comment section was gold – one netizen wrote: 'Even the blanket was like: This is not table tennis!'), but the humility. Here's an athlete who could probably fold a pancake with his backspin, admitting defeat to domestic chores.
The video, originally posted by CCTV Sports, has racked up 2.3 million views in just 12 hours. It's a refreshing change from the usual polished athlete content – no slow-motion winning shots here, just a very relatable struggle with linen.
Military training is a rite of passage for many Chinese students and public figures. My cousin still complains about her university bootcamp where she had to remake her bed 17 times. 'The sergeant kept saying my quilt looked like a failed croissant,' she told me.
Ma Long's 'tofu pudding' moment resonates because it shows even our most decorated athletes have off days. After all, if someone who's won every major table tennis title can laugh at his domestic fails, maybe we shouldn't be so hard on ourselves when our dumplings fall apart or our DIY projects go sideways.
The video ends with Ma Long getting a patient demonstration from a soldier, his competitive spirit kicking in as he studies each fold. I'd bet money he'll master it by tomorrow – and probably add some spin to the corners. That's the thing about champions; they make even bed-making look like a sport worth perfecting.
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