A passionate Taiwanese lawmaker known for his dramatic speeches in parliament has unexpectedly gone viral — after his fiery words were remixed into a hit song.
The track, titled “Useless” (没出息), has swept across social media in both China and Taiwan, turning Wang Shijian, a veteran politician from the ruling Democratic Progressive Party (DPP), into an unlikely internet music star.
From fiery debates to internet fame
For years, Wang has been famous in Taiwan for his bold and emotional performances during legislative debates.
His colorful remarks — often mixing humor, frustration, and showmanship — frequently go viral as memes.
One of his best-known lines, “I should have handled this calmly and skillfully — but now I’m rushing, rolling, and crawling!” has become a tongue-in-cheek mantra for overworked young people.
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What started as a viral joke in Taiwan has now crossed the Taiwan Strait. On mainland Chinese platforms, netizens have embraced Wang’s theatrical flair, remixing clips of his speeches into parody songs. One Chinese musician, Wang Bo, turned his remarks into a catchy track titled “Useless,” which exploded in popularity on Douyin (China’s version of TikTok).
The song’s momentum soon made its way back to Taiwan, where it has become an internet sensation.
AI music video and fan craze
A Taiwanese fan took things further by creating an AI-animated music video called “Useless (Legislative Edition).”
Within 24 hours of its YouTube release, it had attracted more than 200,000 views — a remarkable number for a niche political remix.
Fans flooded the comments section with tongue-in-cheek praise:
“Please nominate this for the Golden Melody Awards!”
“This isn’t just a hit — it’s divine!”
“Wang Shijian debuts at his peak!”
Others joked, “If every ‘useless’ politician were this entertaining, Taiwan’s future would roll and crawl its way to glory!”
A ‘soul singer’ of politics
The YouTube channel Shrimp TV (虾饼TV) joined in the fun, posting a segment titled “A Soul Singer Trapped in Politics?”
The host compiled fan remixes and declared, “After watching this, I’ll have this tune stuck in my head for weeks.”
Some creators even reimagined Wang’s fiery speeches as songs about daily struggles — from workplace exhaustion to household quarrels — showing how political language can transform into pop-culture comedy.
While most Taiwanese saw the “Useless” trend as good-natured fun, its popularity on both sides of the strait has intrigued cultural observers.
Few political figures can simultaneously capture the imaginations of audiences in both democratic Taiwan and tightly controlled mainland China.
For many, the humor transcends ideology — celebrating the creativity of ordinary internet users who remix the symbols of authority into something playful and human.
When asked for comment, Wang Shijian responded with laughter: “The online world is truly amazing — so full of vitality and creativity! I’m astonished!”
Known for his fiery temper and eloquence, Wang seemed genuinely amused to see himself reborn as a “pop star.”
What began as political theater has become a rare moment of cross-strait connection — one carried not by slogans, but by rhythm, humor, and shared imagination.
