Zhang Zetian's brooch turmoil: A small ornament caused a big controversy
Zhang Zetian has recently been on the hot search again. This time it wasn't because of her education or marital status, but because of a small brooch. At a Tsinghua alumni art exhibition in London in 2024, Zhang Zetian wore a silver eye-shaped brooch, which caused an uproar. Netizens have speculated whether this brooch has any special meaning, and some people even opened their minds, saying that it is a sign of a mysterious organization. Fortunately, a storm about brooches has blown up inexplicably.
A thousand waves caused by a brooch
Zhang Zetian really lay down this time. Originally, she went to an art exhibition and gave a speech in English, but everyone's attention was drawn to her brooch. This brooch looks like an eye, shining silver, and looks quite chic. But who would have thought that such a gadget could make such a big splash on the Internet.
The brains of netizens are called a big one. Some say it's a sign of some mysterious organization, while others say it's suggesting something. All kinds of speculation are flying all over the sky, making it like a detective novel. Zhang Zetian probably never dreamed that wearing a brooch in his hand would cause so much speculation.
This matter made a big fuss, and Zhang Zetian's stylists came out to explain. To say that this is a brooch of a certain France fashion brand is purely to match clothes, and there is no other meaning. But guess what? This explanation is useless at all, and the discussion on the Internet has become more lively.
The pain of dressing for public figures
To be honest, it's not easy to be a public figure. You have to be careful when you wear clothes and jewelry. Zhang Zetian's experience this time is a typical example. What's wrong with her wearing a brooch? Don't you just think it looks good? It turned out to be a good thing, as if something big had been done.
This reminds me of the time when a female star wore earrings in 2020. That time was even bigger because the earrings were considered politically significant. There is also the fact that the male artist wore a T-shirt in 2022, and the pattern on that T-shirt also caused controversy. These things tell us that when you're a public figure, you have to think twice about what you wear.
But then again, this phenomenon is also a reflection of the current online environment. Everyone's attention to celebrities is too high, and they over-interpret it at every turn. The fact that a small ornament can spark such a big discussion shows that everyone takes every move of a celebrity very seriously.
Information storm in the Internet age
The Zhang Zetian brooch incident actually reflects the characteristics of social media communication now. The speed of information is so fast that before everyone can figure out what is going on, all kinds of speculations and comments are already flying all over the sky.
I looked at some data and found that this incident was on the hot search in just a few hours. The topic has been read more than 50 million times and commented on more than 200,000 times. Such a large amount of attention shows how interested everyone is in this kind of gossip news.
However, this rapid spread also poses some problems. For example, a lot of people start commenting without even understanding the ins and outs of the matter. There are also people who deliberately make some exaggerated remarks in order to attract attention. In this way, the truth is drowned out in all kinds of speculation.
The problem of image management of public figures
In the end, this incident is also a wake-up call for public figures. In this era of information explosion, your every little action can be amplified. Zhang Zetian probably just thought this brooch was good-looking, so he put it on casually. Who knew that such a small decision could cause such a big storm.
This reminds me of a report I read before. said that many celebrities have hired special image consultants now, and even posting a Weibo has to go through team discussion. I used to think it was a bit of a fuss, but now it seems that it is really necessary.
But isn't it too tiring to do that? I was trembling all day long, for fear that something would go wrong. Zhang Zetian's experience this time is estimated to make many public figures more cautious.
My two-penny view
To be honest, I think this storm is a bit too much. It's just a brooch, can you use such a fuss? Zhang Zetian is not a politician, what does it matter to us what jewelry she wears?
But on second thought, this may also reflect some of the problems in society today. The attention paid to celebrities is so high that it seems that their every move is full of deep meaning. In fact, sometimes, a brooch is a brooch, and there is no need to think too much.
However, this incident also served as a wake-up call for public figures. In this day and age, your every move can be magnified. So, you still have to pay more attention. As for us ordinary people, May should also learn not to think too much about other people's small actions. After all, life is complicated enough, so why bother to make yourself unhappy?