"Mcdull group" in the post-80s generation fight for better life on their own

The cartoon character "Mcdull" is an ordinary pig. He has neither a remarkable family background that he can show off nor distinguished talent. He is ordinary in every way. Mcdull never worries about this however; instead, he is very optimistic and does everything in a down-to-earth manner. He lives a simple and happy life. In real life, there is a group of people like Mcdull. They were born in the 1980s with an ordinary family background and strive with great efforts in large cities to gradually make their dreams come true. This group of people has been labeled the "Mcdull group" online.

"Mcdull group" in the post-80s generation fight for better life on  their own

Who belongs to the "Mcdull group?"

The "Mcdull group" refers to the ordinary people who were born in the 1980s, but is totally different from the "rich second generation." They do not have remarkable family backgrounds and have to work hard in cities. They are typical grassroots citizens. They have to rely on themselves to make their dreams of buying a house or a car come true.

Three characteristics of the "Mcdull group"

The "Mcdull group" label has spread rapidly since it appeared on the Internet, and a netizen has specially summarized the following characteristics of this group.

"Three Don'ts:" "Don't wait," "Don't ask" and "Don't rely on" is the first criteria to judge the "Mcdull group." Post-1980s generation people in the “Mcdull group” have to totally rely on themselves to put a roof over their heads in large cities. They do not have remarkable family backgrounds to depend on and never ask for material help from the family after they start working. Most of them have to give money to their parents regularly.

Optimistic and active: Although they are often overwhelmed by huge life pressure, they always maintain an optimistic attitude just like Mcdull. They do not surrender to reality, and difficulties and setbacks cannot destroy their simple yet beautiful dreams. "Calmly survive grim competition and find your own life path."

The desire to own a house: People in the "Mcdull group" hope that they have a successful career and their biggest dream is having their own house in large cities. Some of them take several jobs simultaneously to save money for a down payment on a house. Some pinch and scrape to pay off the mortgage for the house. They devote body and soul to buying a house.

The "Mcdull group" strives for happiness.

"The average housing price is almost 10,000 yuan per square meter. Ordinary people working hard in large cities have all become like Mcdull. It is really hard for us to get a roof over our heads," someone complained. A netizen named "Walking in Jianghu" called himself "Mcdull" and expressed his opinion about the complaint on the Internet, "I was a student from the countryside. I have worked hard in Beijing for several years since graduation. I have realized that I can only rely on myself. Through my efforts, I have bought an apartment in Beijing." He believes that the "Mcdull group" will live a happy life as long as they stick to their goals and work hard.

Most "Mcdull group" netizens believe that the lyric from the "Song of the common folk," "When have you seen that this world change for people…" best reflects their thoughts. It is very hard to have nobody to rely on in a large city, but complaints bring nothing but more worry. The world will not change for individuals and people will only gain happiness through continuous hard work.

Translated by LOTO