Jodi
Net art from 1995 that looks precisely like your computer failing. View the source: the mess on screen is hiding the actual work.
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How to get the most from it
Jodi sits in Unexplainable under Weird, filed as a minute.
- Give it one round. There is nothing to finish and nothing lost by leaving.
- Use a laptop or desktop computer — we file it as desktop only.
- It works with the sound off, so it is fine on a train or in a quiet office.
- No account needed — you can start without signing up.
- Go in expecting something weird, unsettling and clever.
About this category: Sites that resist description. If a page here makes immediate sense to you, that is worth thinking about.
Good for
- A one-round break between tasks
- Seeing the internet at its least explicable
- A little creeping unease
- Being impressed by a clever idea
- A quiet break at your desk
- Trying it with zero commitment
Jodi: quick answers
Is Jodi free?
Yes. Jodi is free to use and needs no account.
Do I need an account to use Jodi?
No. You can use Jodi without signing up for anything.
Does Jodi work on a phone?
Not well. We file Jodi as desktop only, so open it on a laptop or desktop computer.
Is Jodi safe for work?
Yes, we file it as safe for work. It also works muted.
How long does Jodi take?
We file it as "A minute": One quick round, then you can leave.
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