They drank hot water every day. They bought slippers and wore them at home. They tried out traditional Chinese medicine remedies and exercise routines. They celebrated Chinese New Year in a big way. They were becoming Chinese, they Chinamaxxed and now they are Chinese baddies.

Led by Chinese American Sherry Zhu, or "Cousin Sherry," and other influencers, netizens in the US and around the world formed an online community around "becoming Chinese," sparking a new wave of interest in Chinese culture. Sherry and New York mother Sade join China Popcast to discuss the viral becoming Chinese trend, why people want to be Chinese baddies and their own becoming Chinese experiences.