Abstract:
Only stranger netizens will really not let you spend a penny! Recently, a small program called "Wallet Please Wait" suddenly became popular with its method of "advising you not to buy". The gameplay is very simple: If you want to buy something, just anonymously submit the product, price and reason for purchase in the mini program. After publishing, a group of strange netizens will vote for you for approval.
Whether the vote is passed or rejected, the reasons must be written down; those who do not want to vote can also click to watch and just watch the show. Then you can decide whether to spend the money based on the suggestions given by netizens.
The developer "Huoshan" originally created this small program with the intention of brainstorming ideas to help everyone consume rationally and save some money. As a result, not long after it went online, things began to go in a strange direction.
A variety of applications with unique styles, focusing on one thing that can be reviewed.
Some netizens want to buy a 168 salmon swimsuit because it "turns into a plump salmon in the swimming pool."
A netizen spent 149 yuan to buy an inflatable doll suit. The reason was "I want my cat to be confused." He added a more destructive suggestion: "After washing your hands, touch the cat backwards."
There is also money for beating workers to vent their emotions. Some netizens applied to "send their parents to work" and spent 5 yuan to print out their resumes. The reason was that "my parents don't understand why I quit my job and I plan to send them to 996 for a few days."
There is also a special job for working people: the boss changes his work schedule from 10 a.m. to 6 a.m. to 9 a.m. to 6 a.m., and netizens directly apply to spend 1 yuan to find a dog and pee on the boss's money tree. Even the substitute has been chosen, just pour boiling water.
There are even people who want to "legally buy a spaceship". The price is so high that there are countless zeros, and the reason for buying is just four words: to attack the universe.
Many netizens in the review area fully approved the approval, and even the content of the comments was very interesting:
“Asked Teacher D, international law does not expressly prohibit ‘buying a spaceship’, so buy it!”;
"No obligation to refuse";
"After the attack, you can have four rests and three rests".
What is the magic of this platform, and why do netizens get so attracted to it?
One netizen put it clearly in one sentence: "I have been reviewing it for an hour. It is really fun. It feels like chatting with netizens from a distance. Moreover, they will not reply to you, so you don't have to worry about some people coming to troll you."
There is no back-and-forth laning, there is no social baggage, and there is no need to worry about being chased by bullies after saying something. You just cast a vote or write a comment, and the other party won't see it or reply. It focuses on a relaxed interaction with zero psychological burden. Whether you make serious suggestions or just make fun jokes, it all depends on your mood, there is no pressure at all.
However, the sudden popularity of this small program may not be accidental. As Double 11 approaches, merchants are offering promotions one after another, including discounts, pre-sales, and live broadcast countdown links. It seems that there are opportunities to save money everywhere, but the rules of calculation and the anxiety of missing out on discounts have actually added a lot of pressure to people.
The current consumption trend is generally more rational. While people are looking for discounts and discounts, they are afraid of being cheated by impulsive purchases. This reverse method of "advising you not to buy" just taps into everyone's curiosity and emotional needs during the big sales.
There is another very interesting aspect. You can tell at a glance that this small program is made by AI. The 26-year-old product manager relied on his imagination and AI tools to create this popular gadget in 8 days. This is also the norm in the current AI era: there is no need to build a large team or have to meet technical requirements. As long as you have a fun idea, AI can quickly turn your imagination into something real.
But don’t look at it like a small game without formality. It’s quite interesting when you look into the details. We have long been accustomed to the days when we place orders with just a click of a finger, and algorithms change their ways to coax you to buy, buy, buy. Friends will accompany you on your impulse, and family will buy if you like it. Maybe there are only strangers across the screen who have no filters and no mercy, and dare to ask you directly: Do you really need this thing?
But having said that, I am tired from work and school, so I feel a lot more relaxed when I start to do some review and approval, and point at other people’s applications.
What do you think about this?
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