When talking about the "Teng Chih-hung effect" in the political world, Kuomintang Department of Cultural Affairs Director James Chu says, "Lately when political figures have gotten together they often tease each other--be careful, tonight Teng Chih-hung might be imitating you!"
執政黨中央文化工作會祝基瀅主任談到政界的「鄧志鴻效應」時就說：「最近政界人士聚會，常常相互調侃﹘﹘小心今天晚上鄧志鴻要模仿你喔！」