Why is Hulu boring? Analysis of hot topics and hot content on the Internet in the past 10 days
Recently, "Why is the gourd boring?" has become a hot topic on social platforms, triggering extensive discussions among netizens. This article will combine the hot content of the entire network in the past 10 days, analyze it from aspects such as cultural background, operating methods, and hot discussions among netizens, and attach structured data for reference.
1. Cultural background and topic origin

The word "boring gourd" originally described a taciturn person. Recently, a video about "traditional gourd making process" by short video platform user @老 Craftsman went viral, with views exceeding 20 million. The video showed the entire process of sealing and fermenting fresh gourds for 30 days to make handicrafts, triggering a craze for imitation across the internet.
| platform | Related topic readings | Popular tags |
|---|---|---|
| Douyin | 120 million | #hurulusmokechallenge |
| 68 million | # Menghulu character design | |
| little red book | 32 million | #Handmade gourd tutorial |
2. Technical guide for stuffing gourds
According to traditional craftsmanship and netizens’ practice summary, making gourds is mainly divided into the following steps:
| steps | Operational points | duration |
|---|---|---|
| Material selection | Choose tender gourds with undamaged skin | - |
| Clean | Soak in salt water to remove surface impurities | 2 hours |
| seal | Pack into vacuum bags or sealed jars | - |
| fermentation | Place in 25-30℃ environment | 30 days |
| dry | Air dry naturally in a cool place | 7 days |
3. Inventory of netizens’ creative gameplay
Based on the original craftsmanship, netizens have developed a variety of innovative gameplay methods:
1.Painted gourd: Carving patterns on the surface before fermentation, the finished product will have a natural smudge effect.
2.Spices simmered: When sealing, add osmanthus/tangerine peel and other ingredients to make a fragrant gourd
3.quick fix: Use yogurt to speed up the fermentation process and shorten it to 15 days (success rate is about 60%)
| Game type | Number of participants | Popular works |
|---|---|---|
| Restoration of traditional crafts | 187,000 | @intangible cultural heritage guardian |
| creative transformation | 93,000 | #hurulublindboxchallenge |
| Failure case | 62,000 | #hurdleexplosionsite |
4. Extension of related social topics
1.renaissance of traditional culture: Young people’s re-creation of traditional crafts
2.Decompress the economy:Handmade has become a new way to relieve stress
3.sustainable living: Environmental protection value of secondary processing of agricultural products
5. Safety precautions
1. The fermentation process will produce gas, which needs to be exhausted regularly to prevent explosion.
2. Mildewed gourds may produce aflatoxin and must be discarded promptly.
3. It is recommended to wear gloves to avoid skin allergies.
To sum up, "How can the gourd be boring" is not only a tribute to traditional craftsmanship, but also reflects the creative spirit of contemporary netizens. This topic continues to ferment, and related discussions have extended to cultural inheritance, handicraft economy and other fields.
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