Chinese mother prepares ‘thunder breakfast’ for son, goes viral with 900 million views

South China Morning PostCenter-RightEN 1 min read 100% complete by Zoey ZhangFebruary 14, 2026 at 02:00 AM
Chinese mother prepares ‘thunder breakfast’ for son, goes viral with 900 million views

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Zhang Liping, a mother and clothing shop owner from Zhejiang province in eastern China, gained viral fame after posting videos of her son's unusual breakfasts. Initially, she received criticism for serving simple, seemingly inadequate meals. In response to the online backlash, Zhang began creating increasingly bizarre and unconventional breakfast combinations for her 16-year-old son. These included pairings like candied fruit skewers with sour fish soup and milk, or barbecue with coffee and luosifen. Videos of these "thunder breakfasts" have garnered significant attention, accumulating over 900 million views on social media. The situation highlights the pressures and scrutiny faced by parents on social media platforms.

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