Web Game Allows Women to Shoot Catcallers; Scenery Inspired by Bedford Avenue
In Hey Baby, the New York Times‘ Seth Schiesel writes, “men approach you and say something, and you can either blow them away, leaving tombstones inscribed with their affronts, or you can say, ‘Thank you, have a great day,’ and the man turns around and leaves in a cloud of floating pink hearts.”
Its designer, Suyin Looui must live in the neighborhood as Schiesel, another neighborhood resident, notes “several of the storefronts are drawn directly from small businesses on Bedford Avenue in Williamsburg, Brooklyn.” As you’ll see above, I took that screenshot after shooting one particularly aggresive fellow right outside The Bagel Store.
The game itself is terribly strange, frightening as you stroll around the block and zombie-dudes from all corners say things like, “You’re fucking beautiful,” or, “Nice crotch.”
So ladies: Ever wanted to shoot that guy saying, “Hey gurrrrl” right in the face right on the corner of Bedford and No. 7th? Fire away.
