I can’t stop laughing at the meme about Bee Dog lately—a little dog whose face has swollen up after being stung by a bee, looking both pitiful and funny. The Chinese internet calls it Bee Dog not only because its face is swollen like it was stung, but also because its whole look feels a bit like a bee. But the deeper meaning is that it’s hoping it can grow up healthily in sweetness and care.

What’s interesting is that the Bee Dog meme actually reflects many people’s real states—facing life’s setbacks, feeling helpless, yet still holding onto a stubborn kind of spirit. That feeling of being so pressured you can barely breathe, but still insisting on moving forward. It’s like Bee Dog, even after getting swollen from a sting, still goes after honey—this attitude of not giving up is pretty healing.

Later, this meme spawned a Web3 project, also called Bee Dog. After looking at the data, it’s still operating in its early stage, and the price is relatively volatile. But honestly, the cultural core behind the Bee Dog IP—the feeling of persisting in hardship, and longing for warmth and support—really resonates with a lot of people. It feels like that’s the spirit this project wants to convey.