Hi HN,
I built a small web app called Dadaxiaoren (https://dadaxiaoren.com).
The Context:
"Da Xiao Ren" (Villain Hitting) is a traditional folk sorcery popular in the Guangdong region of China and Hong Kong. It has been listed as an "Intangible Cultural Heritage."
In the real world (often under the Canal Road Flyover in Hong Kong), people pay "granny sorcerers" to beat a paper effigy—representing their enemies or bad luck—with an old shoe while chanting curses. It's not necessarily about physically hurting someone, but more about releasing stress and seeking psychological comfort.
Why I built this:
I noticed that young people are increasingly anxious. Similar to the "Digital Wooden Fish" trend in Asia or "PopCat" globally, I wanted to create a digital, gamified version of this ritual.
Features:
Audio Feedback: Real sounds of slippers hitting and traditional chanting (ASMR for some).
Leaderboard: A simple counter to see which regions have the most "resentment" to release.
Minimalist Design: No login required, just open and hit.
It’s a "Just for Fun" project to preserve a bit of folklore in the cyberpunk era.
I'd love to hear your feedback on the interaction or the concept!
(P.S. Turn on the sound for the full experience.)
So the aim is not to curse but to relieve stress? I recall seeing these grannies under the bridge when walking along Hennessey rd towards Causeway Bay. Maybe you can make an app for the grannies, like "Uber for HK Sorcery"
Hi HN, I built a small web app called Dadaxiaoren (https://dadaxiaoren.com). The Context: "Da Xiao Ren" (Villain Hitting) is a traditional folk sorcery popular in the Guangdong region of China and Hong Kong. It has been listed as an "Intangible Cultural Heritage." In the real world (often under the Canal Road Flyover in Hong Kong), people pay "granny sorcerers" to beat a paper effigy—representing their enemies or bad luck—with an old shoe while chanting curses. It's not necessarily about physically hurting someone, but more about releasing stress and seeking psychological comfort. Why I built this: I noticed that young people are increasingly anxious. Similar to the "Digital Wooden Fish" trend in Asia or "PopCat" globally, I wanted to create a digital, gamified version of this ritual. Features: Audio Feedback: Real sounds of slippers hitting and traditional chanting (ASMR for some). Leaderboard: A simple counter to see which regions have the most "resentment" to release. Minimalist Design: No login required, just open and hit. It’s a "Just for Fun" project to preserve a bit of folklore in the cyberpunk era. I'd love to hear your feedback on the interaction or the concept! (P.S. Turn on the sound for the full experience.)
So the aim is not to curse but to relieve stress? I recall seeing these grannies under the bridge when walking along Hennessey rd towards Causeway Bay. Maybe you can make an app for the grannies, like "Uber for HK Sorcery"
Yes, just for relieving stress.thanks
Uber for HK Sorcery , ha ha ha~
Btw the word means Hit hit little person, right?