Want to howl and eat raw food for work Wild Man job in Chinese national park goes viral

HUBEI - A recent advertisement recruiting “Wild Men” with a daily wage of 500 yuan (S$89) per person in Shennongjia Forestry District, Hubei province, has proved a hit online, attracting about 10,000 job-seekers.

The advertised post is for non-player characters (NPCs) - more commonly known as actors or actresses - who can behave like wild men to provide an immersive and interactive experience for tourists.

The Shennongjia National Park is famous for its legend of wild men, who are said to be approximately 2m tall, covered in reddish-brown hair, move swiftly and emit a sound resembling a low “woo woo” cry.

According to the advertisement, the NPCs should wear wild men attire, patrol on the attraction and occasionally perform abstract dances.

They are strictly restrained from speaking in front of tourists; they can only utter “woo woo woo” sounds.

They should be able to live in the wild for a long time, and accept being fed by visitors, with a preference for those willing to eat raw food.

The post is open to all ages and gender as long as they have a healthy body. Both extroverts and introverts can apply.

Those who are under great pressure, want to act out their real nature or simply find a place to zone out are welcomed, it said.

They should also record the stories of being a wild man through videos with hidden cameras, according to the advertisement.

Currently, potential candidates are being recruited through fan groups on short-video platforms.

Over 20 fan groups have already been established, each with 500 members, totalling around 10,000 participants. However, only 16 people will be recruited.

The work period is from July to August, with