10,000 Apply: Shennongjia Wild Man Role Pays $89 to Howl and Eat Raw

Abstract dances and woo-woo howls aside, only 16 of 10,000 will don the reddish-brown hair and avoid speaking—unless it’s a low, guttural cry. With 20 fan groups recruiting via short-video platforms and “What do wild men eat?” trending, the scene resembles a cosplay festival crossed with an episode of Survivor. As the ad puts it: “You may bring your own tent and gather daily necessities independently… and you should run if confronting unknown creatures.”
Shennongjia wild man job attracts 10,000 hopefuls; $89 daily wage to howl, eat raw food, and dance for tourists. Can you survive on woo-woo cries and visitor leftovers?