Developer Builds Browser Tool That Lets Stickman Characters Demolish Websites

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A developer has shared a browser-based interactive tool called 'Destroy Any Website with Stickman' on Hacker News. The project allows users to unleash animated stickman characters that visually demolish any webpage. It was submitted as a 'Show HN' post, a format used to showcase personal or indie projects to the Hacker News community. The submission received 6 points and 3 comments at the time of posting. The tool is accessible via the domain destroy.spritefusion.com and appears to be a creative, novelty web experiment.

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