Beijing repose also can be called Beijing tan北京瘫. It is said that Beijingers are especially prone to this way of reclining. Many entertainers of Beijing origin have been caught on camera in this inelegant but comfortable position.
But the ultimate champion for this “Beijing repose” is Ge You, a master comedian whose cameo appearance in a situation comedy spawned a wave of good-humored interpretations and imitations.
The image of him burying much of his back in the couch has turned into an emoji icon with a countless variety of captions, often with no connection to the original TV context. According to 谷大白话, the English version of Beijing tan can be para-lies or para-sit(parasite+sit). Source via weibo.
