Pointer Pointer
Put your cursor anywhere on the page and it finds a photograph of a person pointing at exactly that spot.
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How to get the most from it
Pointer Pointer sits in Gloriously Pointless under Laugh, filed as instant.
- Just open it. It pays off within seconds, with nothing to read first.
- 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 funny and clever.
About this category: Sites that do exactly one strange thing extremely well and solve no problem at all. The purest form of the web — somebody built this because it amused them.
Good for
- A five-second distraction
- A reliable laugh
- Being impressed by a clever idea
- A quiet break at your desk
- Trying it with zero commitment
Pointer Pointer: quick answers
Is Pointer Pointer free?
Yes. Pointer Pointer is free to use and needs no account.
Do I need an account to use Pointer Pointer?
No. You can use Pointer Pointer without signing up for anything.
Does Pointer Pointer work on a phone?
Not well. We file Pointer Pointer as desktop only, so open it on a laptop or desktop computer.
Is Pointer Pointer safe for work?
Yes, we file it as safe for work. It also works muted.
How long does Pointer Pointer take?
We file it as "Instant": Good within five seconds of loading.
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