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Paper Toilet

Scroll to unroll an infinite toilet roll and scroll back to wind it up, presented by the artist with a completely straight face.

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How to get the most from it

Paper Toilet sits in Oddly Satisfying under Unwind, filed as instant.

  • Just open it. It pays off within seconds, with nothing to read first.
  • It works on a phone or a desktop, so open it on whatever is nearest.
  • 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 mesmerising and weird.

About this category: Pop it, stretch it, watch it fall. Sites built around one physically pleasing interaction, repeated until you feel better.

Good for

  • A five-second distraction
  • Watching something hypnotic for a while
  • Seeing the internet at its least explicable
  • A quiet break at your desk
  • Killing time on your phone
  • Trying it with zero commitment

Paper Toilet: quick answers

Is Paper Toilet free?

Yes. Paper Toilet is free to use and needs no account.

Do I need an account to use Paper Toilet?

No. You can use Paper Toilet without signing up for anything.

Does Paper Toilet work on a phone?

Yes. Paper Toilet works on phones as well as desktop browsers.

Is Paper Toilet safe for work?

Yes, we file it as safe for work. It also works muted.

How long does Paper Toilet take?

We file it as "Instant": Good within five seconds of loading.

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