Xiran Jay Zhao

In this comedic skit, a person dressed in an elaborate French historical costume dramatically reacts to someone 'misgendering' a door. The performance, featuring exaggerated facial expressions and a humorous premise, highlights cultural stereotypes and social commentary through satire.

This video features a person, identified as Xiran Jay Zhao, performing the 'Rich Person Laugh' meme associated with Qin Zheng. They are seen wearing a striking golden mask over one eye and a traditional-style garment. The text overlay explicitly states, 'Qin Zheng using the Rich Person Laugh like a heat-seeking missile,' highlighting the viral nature of the laugh. The performance is a direct reference to a popular internet trend.

In this engaging analysis by Xiran Jay Zhao, the dedication of Avatar characters Uncle Iroh and Jet is humorously compared. The video uses text overlays and character images to pose the question: was it more impressive that Uncle Iroh used firebending to heat tea while being a fugitive, or that Jet stalked him for days over one suspicious cup of tea?

In this engaging book talk, author Xiran Jay Zhao reveals the surprising connection between her novels 'Heavenly Tyrant' and 'Zachary Ying and the Dragon Emperor'. She explains that they are either alternate universes or share the same historical inspiration, both drawing from the First Emperor of China. Zhao holds up both books for the camera, inviting fans of Qin Zheng's chaotic energy to explore the other story.

This short-form video features Xiran Jay Zhao in a dramatic transformation, starting as a character named 'Zetian' and morphing into a figure representing 'Qin Zheng' with a golden mask and socialist-themed filter. The video uses text overlays like 'You are a walking red flag' and 'SOCIALISM' to create a satirical or artistic commentary. It's a prime example of the type of visually striking, narrative-driven content that trends on social platforms.

In a playful response to a viewer's comment about French culture, Xiran Jay Zhao embarks on a late-night DIY project. The video chronicles her creative process as she builds a life-sized cardboard guillotine using materials like a box, spray paint, and a hot glue gun. The final reveal features her dressed in a humorous historical costume, standing proudly beside her completed craft. This fun and imaginative video blends humor, creativity, and a touch of historical parody.

In this engaging video, author Xiran Jay Zhao addresses common criticisms of her book 'Viv'. She holds up the book while text overlays display typical reader complaints such as 'The plot is so mean' and 'She gets with TWO DUDES'. Zhao then reveals the book's cover, which features the subtitle 'THE CHINESE EMPRESS WHO SCHEMED, SEDUCED AND MURDERED HER WAY TO BECOME A LIVING GOD', providing context for its controversial reception.

A creator unboxes a beautiful wooden calligraphy kit sent by her Italian publisher, Rizzoli. Inside, she finds her book 'Iron Widow' and a custom trading card featuring her likeness, which is cleverly themed after the 'Blue-Eyes White Dragon' from Yu-Gi-Oh! She then demonstrates writing the book's title in elegant calligraphy.

A captivating face-off between two characters, Zetian and Qin Zheng, portrayed by Xiran Jay Zhao. The video uses dramatic makeup, costumes, and text overlays like 'You are a walking red flag' and 'SOCIALISM' to create a stylized, narrative-driven piece. This visual storytelling is perfect for audiences interested in character portrayal, social commentary, and creative self-expression.

In this informative and entertaining guide, author Xiran Jay Zhao breaks down the pronunciation of key names, places, and concepts from her sci-fi novels 'Iron Widow' and its sequel 'Heavenly Tyrant'. She provides clear phonetic guidance while showcasing character art and behind-the-scenes insights, offering fans a deeper understanding of her unique universe.

In this engaging book talk, author Xiran Jay Zhao reveals the surprising link between her novels 'Heavenly Tyrant' and 'Zachary Ying and the Dragon Emperor'. She holds up both books, explaining they are either alternate universes (AUs) of each other or share the same historical inspiration—the First Emperor of China. This content is perfect for fans of fantasy literature, book recommendations, and anyone curious about the creative process behind interconnected stories.