The Grass Mud Horse (草泥马, cǎonímǎ) is a fictional creature that became a popular meme in Chinese internet culture. It symbolizes defiance against censorship and is a satirical form of protest against the Chinese government's internet restrictions. The name "Grass Mud Horse" sounds similar to a vulgar phrase in Mandarin that translates to "f*** your mother," providing a clever way for people to express dissent without directly using offensive language.
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