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China zoo seeks silent bear performers for US$15,000/year

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A zoo in China is offering an annual salary of approximately US$15,000 for individuals to wear black bear costumes and interact with visitors. The role requires performers to remain silent, only making purring sounds unless in an emergency, and to accept any refreshments offered by guests. Applicants must be physically fit, at least 18 years old, and are encouraged to engage in various playful activities to entertain visitors. AI

RANK_REASON The item describes an unusual job posting that has gained viral attention due to its humorous nature, fitting the criteria for a meme-worthy story rather than a significant industry event.

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China zoo seeks silent bear performers for US$15,000/year

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Alice Yan ·

    China zoo offers US$15,000 annual salary for bear costume performer with strict silence clause

    A recruitment advertisement from a zoo in central China seeking individuals to pose as black bears, offering an annual salary of 100,000 yuan (US$15,000), has gone viral on social media, generating a wave of humorous responses among internet users. Luohe Wildlife Zoo, located in …

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