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Chinese Dorm Supervisors Form Punk Band, Go Viral with Graduation Anthem
Five university dorm supervisors in China, known as 'dorm aunties,' have formed a rock band and released a punk-style graduation song called 'Go Shine,' becoming an internet sensation.
The band, composed of women averaging 50 years old, traded their traditional keys for instruments to perform a punk-rock send-off for graduating students. Their song features an AI-generated melody, while the lyrics were crowdsourced from their everyday nagging, including lines like 'Sweep up your hair!' and 'Building 19, lights out.'
The performance was part of a graduation event at their university, capturing the attention of the Chinese internet. Lead vocalist Li Wei explained that the song carries a heartfelt message: no matter where life takes the graduates, the dormitory window will always remain open for them.
By embracing music, these middle-aged supervisors stepped into the world of Gen Z students, bridging the generational gap. The bond formed through years of caring and scolding has been immortalized as their own kind of rock 'n' roll.
The video of their performance has garnered widespread praise online, with netizens celebrating the unexpected talent and emotional depth of the 'dorm aunties.'