Olympic Fans, Spectators Wish Beijing Would Stop Adding Oil

The Australian examines China’s limited cheering vocabulary:

Chinese supporters in every arena have just one chant: “Jia You!” (Go on!). It literally means “add oil”

Even the official English language newspaper China Daily admits being cheesed off with this same chant:

“Stalwart supporters are conscious of their limited scope of vocal encouragement,” it said.

“Chinese fans have generally found coming up with new cheers and slogans a challenge during the country’s biggest ever sporting event.”

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