7 Astonishingly Pointless Websites That Will Amaze You

by Jenny Morrill

Feeling bored at work? Don’t worry—everyone deserves a break now and then. (Seriously, it’s backed by science.) Instead of scrolling through social media or catching up on headlines, why not spend your downtime watching a spinning animated taco on your screen?

We’ve rounded up seven delightfully absurd, quirky, and utterly pointless websites to help you kill time. Proceed with caution—you might just get hooked.

1. TACO SPIN

This site is even simpler than you’d expect. It’s a taco. It spins. That’s literally all there is to it. But don’t overlook the fantastic background music. Plus, it keeps track of how many spins you’ve watched, making it oddly satisfying to waste time here.

2. THE MOST SECONDS

How long can you endure the monotony of watching this number slowly climb higher?

3. IS MY COMPUTER ON?

This site offers a helpful tutorial to determine if your computer is powered on. (If you enjoy this, you’ll love the equally enlightening site, Is It Christmas.)

4. RANDOM COLOUR

The concept of Random Colour is straightforward yet oddly captivating. Each time you reload the page, the entire site transforms into a different hue. Be warned: Spending too much time here might leave you feeling dizzy.

5. FALLING FALLING

This color-themed site is slightly more interactive than Random Colour, but equally purposeless. Watch as colors cascade endlessly off the screen, creating a mesmerizing effect.

6. USELESS SITE

True to its name, this site is utterly pointless, yet it somehow doesn’t take the crown for being the most useless. Go ahead, click that checkbox—you’ll find yourself clicking far longer than you’d expect.

7. LLAMA FONT

Llama Font is designed for the unique individuals who find themselves at the intersection of typography enthusiasts and admirers of South American camelids. You can craft any phrase using charming llama illustrations. No matter how lengthy your text, these llamas won’t ever take you on a wild chase.