Such has been the case with the Eight Generals, who clear the road for the gods. Previously, as soon as they put on their makeup, they took on a divine nature and were forbidden to speak or eat; the present-day generals, however, pay little regard to such taboos, openly smoking and chewing bettle nuts while wearing their makeup.
像是原為神明開路的八家將，一旦開臉（上妝）之後便有其神聖性，必須禁言禁食。現在的家將，卻是不受傳統禁忌約束，即使開了臉，照舊抽煙、嚼檳榔。