China’s Hottest App Is a Daily Test of Whether You’re Still Alive

I'm not sure what's more surprising - the fact that an app like this exists or how popular it's become 🤯. I mean, who wouldn't want to be reminded daily to tap a button to prove they're still alive? It's actually kinda genius marketing, but at the same time, it's also kinda weird and unsettling 😳. The name change from "Are You Dead Yet" to "Demumu" is confusing - do they really think that'll make it more appealing to users?

I'm curious to know more about the people behind this app - what drove them to create something so... morbidly fascinating? And what's with the Maslow's hierarchy of needs inspiration? It makes sense from a psychological perspective, but does it make the app any less creepy?

One thing's for sure: if I ever get bored of my phone notifications, I might give this app a try 🤔. The low price point is definitely a selling point, especially for people living alone and feeling lonely. But will it be enough to keep users engaged? Only time (and the app's creators) will tell 📊
 
idk why ppl r making such a big deal outta dis app lol it's just a stupid game where u tap a button every day 🤷‍♂️ but i guess its catchy or whatever... i mean i was tempted 2 download it jus 2 see what all the fuss is about... but 8 RMB? thats like, a lot of cash for somethin thats just supposed 2 check in wit u 😂
 
I'm totally fascinated by this new app! 🤯 I mean, who needs complex features when you can have a simple yet kinda creepy concept that makes people tap a button daily? 😂 It's like they say "necessity is the mother of invention" but in this case, it's more like "necessity is the reason we're all still alive". 💀

I'm not surprised it's doing well though, especially with China's growing population and shrinking family sizes. Young people are really living solo lives now, so something that checks in on them every day can't be a bad thing! 👥 It's like having an invisible friend... or maybe just a creepy app? 🤔

The rebranding to Demumu is weird though, I mean who changes the name of their hit app? 😂 Maybe they're trying to distance themselves from the whole "being dead" vibe? 🙅‍♂️ Either way, it's definitely got people talking! 💬
 
idk why ppl r so obsessed w/ dis "app" lol it just asks u if ur dead 🤣 like wut s the point? cant they jus leave us alone? & whats w/ da email 2 ur emergency contact? wer 2 b worried bout dat? & dont even get me started on da name change from Are U Dead Yet 2 Demumu 🙄 sounds like a kid's toy or smthn. chinese ppl r already livin solo lives, wot more "help" do dey need from an app?
 
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