The classic Fujiko F. Fujio series, "Doraemon," is undoubtedly a cherished childhood memory for many. With its early manga's immense popularity, ongoing TV anime, and successful theatrical releases, the franchise clearly still holds incredible charm.
Recently, a life philosophy inspired by the "Doraemon" character "Dekisugi" unexpectedly blew up on X (formerly Twitter) in Japan, dubbed by netizens as the "Dekisugi Filter." Its core principle: "When you're unsure whether to laugh or make a sarcastic remark, just ask yourself: 'Would Dekisugi laugh?'" This idea has resonated strongly with users.
The trend started when a netizen shared an experience: they were just speaking normally, and someone laughed, saying, "Hahahaha, you actually said 'o-yofuku' (clothes)?" Which woman wouldn't be annoyed by that?!
Another user retweeted, stating: "When you encounter a situation where you feel like you shouldn't laugh, just think: 'Would Dekisugi-kun laugh?' Let Dekisugi-kun be your life's moral compass." They added that Dekisugi would simply use polite terms like "o-yofuku" naturally, without ever using them to mock others.
(Note: The "o-yofuku" incident refers to how some might perceive the polite term as overly formal, making the speaker sound like a shop assistant, and thus find their usage odd.)
Netizens pointed out that the real key is "he doesn't laugh at weaknesses." While Dekisugi might call out Nobita's clueless actions, he never mocks anyone for their shortcomings. One user recalled an episode where the entire class laughed at Nobita for being bad at the recorder—"Dekisugi was the only one who didn't laugh; he just looked puzzled."
Another user commented: "In 'Doraemon: Nobita's Great Adventure into the Underworld,' when everyone laughed at Nobita for believing in magic, Dekisugi was the one who comforted him, then pulled out an obscure European history book that no elementary schooler would ever read and started explaining (laughs)."
This "Dekisugi-kun doesn't laugh at people" theory has led netizens to believe, "Indeed... people who have Dekisugi living in their hearts generally don't laugh at how others speak." Not easily mocking others, treating everyone as equals, and holding oneself to high standards—such politeness and maturity seem increasingly rare in modern life.
As the discussion heated up, netizens also agreed that Dekisugi actually represents the mature personality most admired in modern society. What seems like a playful "Dekisugi Filter" actually reflects a strong desire among modern people to "not be mocked, and not mock others," perhaps a microcosm of today's increasingly complex social interactions.
via： togetter