Mahjong in Pop Culture

Charli xcx + “Mah Jong” Sofa

What is a mahjong sofa and why does Charli xcx sing about wanting one in her song “Card Declined”? What does a high-end designer couch have to do with the game of mahjong?

Watch my explainer video here (August 2026): https://youtube.com/shorts/g8bDxiHV1eE

Laufey + Mahjong With Friends

Who would have won the game of mahjong featured in Laufey’s “Madwoman” music video featuring Hudson Williams, Alysa Liu, Lola Tung and Megan Skiendiel?

Check out my fun deep dive analysis here (April 2026): https://youtube.com/shorts/pPE-LxSjNFc