Regardless of the broadcast time or the positioning of the documentary itself, "A Bite of China" undoubtedly does not have the potential to become a hit film.

However, it is precisely in this seemingly incredible "paradox" that the sensational effect caused by this documentary far exceeds that of the TV series of the same period.

The ratings remain high, and it has become a "screen-grabbing tool" on Weibo. After the first episode of "Nature's Gift" was broadcast, "A Bite of China" became a hot keyword on Weibo, and it has become even more popular these days.

Overtaking popular dramas such as the American drama "Desperate Housewives" and the Korean drama "Rooftop Prince", it has become a "screen-swiping tool" on Weibo in recent days and topped the topic list, even for those born in the 1980s who "have not watched TV for many years"

, have locked onto the CCTV set at 22:30 every night, waiting for this legendary "Foodie's Guide".

What’s even more exaggerated is the “foodie effect” triggered by this documentary.

Data from Taobao shows that since the broadcast on May 14, the number of searches for Taobao snacks and specialties has reached 4 million times, and the number of searches for the hairy tofu that appears in the film has even increased 48 times.

Someone broke the news on Weibo: After the introduction of Yunnan ham in the first episode, a Taobao store placed 33 orders, 32 of which were placed on the night of the show.

It is said that many foodies follow the pictures and place orders while watching TV.

Some netizens specially made a menu, including all the food mentioned in the film such as mushroom soup dumplings, West Lake vinegar fish, sea cucumbers roasted with green onions, and fish heads with chopped peppers; some netizens suggested opening a related food store; some netizens called for a gourmet food store

The tour group eats along the way.

Netizens praised: "A Bite of China" has just aired its first episode, and everyone started talking on Weibo: "A Bite of China made me salivate after watching it." "As a person who wants to lose weight,

, watching "A Bite of China" at night, what kind of masochistic spirit is this?" Subsequently, the film quickly rushed to the Sina Weibo topic list, and also aroused widespread heated discussion on the Tianya Forum, and its attention instantly surpassed that of recent times.

All TV series.

Moreover, the film's reputation is not inferior, with Douban netizens giving it a high score of 9.6!

Being aroused by "A Bite of China", I was not only salivating in front of the screen, but also had the urge to shed tears.

"The taste is the nostalgia that cannot be avoided in my bones. When I see the parts related to my hometown, I really cry." This speech by a netizen on Weibo received an enthusiastic response.

"A Bite of China" covers delicacies across the country, reminding many viewers of "the taste of childhood", "the taste of hometown" and "mother's cooking".

Some overseas students also wrote: "Countless well-intentioned people have kindly reminded you not to watch this movie when you are hungry. Even if you are full, when those foods you are so familiar with are magnified and become like an ideal

At that time, wanderers who stayed in foreign countries were inevitably hit by a sense of nostalgia. "A Bite of China" became popular, and various spoofs came one after another. "A Bite of China" was recently released, and many people naturally started to comment.

Or miss the "alma mater on the tip of the tongue"... So, the filming of "Tsinghua University on the Tip of the Tongue", "Peking University on the Tip of the Tongue", and "Renmin University on the Tip of the Tongue" came into being.

. Some netizens joked that "A Bite of Britain" should be shot like this: In London, the center of the country, people prefer to eat fish and chips; in Manchester, which is relatively central, people still like fish and chips; but in distant places

In Edinburgh, people there prefer fried fish and chips. Some netizens said: "A Bite of China" is an art film, "A Bite of America" ??is a comedy, and "A Bite of Britain" is a horror film.

, "A Bite of Korea" is a science fiction film.