Petit Tube
Plays YouTube videos with almost no views, which turn out to be mostly a stranger's kitchen and a camera left running.
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How to get the most from it
Petit Tube sits in Weird Video under Weird, filed as coffee break.
- Set aside five to fifteen minutes and give it your proper attention.
- Use a laptop or desktop computer — we file it as desktop only.
- Turn the sound up or put headphones on — it needs audio.
- No account needed — you can start without signing up.
- Go in expecting something weird and mesmerising.
About this category: Obscure video aggregators, unindexed uploads and search engines pointed at film dialogue. What you find when nobody is optimising for you.
Good for
- Filling a coffee break properly
- Seeing the internet at its least explicable
- Watching something hypnotic for a while
- Trying it with zero commitment
Petit Tube: quick answers
Is Petit Tube free?
Yes. Petit Tube is free to use and needs no account.
Do I need an account to use Petit Tube?
No. You can use Petit Tube without signing up for anything.
Does Petit Tube work on a phone?
Not well. We file Petit Tube as desktop only, so open it on a laptop or desktop computer.
Is Petit Tube safe for work?
Yes, we file it as safe for work. It does need sound, so bring headphones.
How long does Petit Tube take?
We file it as "Coffee break": Five to fifteen minutes of proper attention.
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