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Button does nothing. $1 makes it 1 pixel bigger, forever

Button does nothing. $1 makes it 1 pixel bigger, forever

by hedvion·Jun 12, 2026·3 points·4 comments
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AI Analysis

●MidCozyCrowd Pleaser

Pay to make a useless button bigger. That's literally the entire product.

Strengths
  • •Milestone system ties pixel growth to real-world measurements like iPhone width and meters
  • •Donor wall with messages adds participatory community element to the joke
  • •Polar integration handles payments without building custom payment infrastructure
Weaknesses
  • •No technical depth beyond counter logic and CSS width updates
  • •Novelty wears off quickly with no ongoing engagement or utility
Category
Other
Target Audience

People who enjoy internet art projects, novelty sites, or participatory jokes

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