Boring Microsoft Word Tutorial Becomes Unexpected Sleep Aid
A 35-year-old YouTube video, 'The most boring video ever made', has surprisingly become a popular sleep aid. The video, featuring a Microsoft Word tutorial from 1989, has amassed over 3.2 million views. Uploaded by the channel Whamtan, the video showcases a calm computer expert, Randy Smith, explaining the basics of Microsoft Word in its early version. Smith's unhurried pace, combined with the lack of educational content and the white noise generated by the old software, creates a soothing atmosphere that helps many viewers drift off to sleep. Smith was taken aback by the video's unexpected popularity and its unconventional use as a wordle hint. 'I never imagined that a simple tutorial on an ancient version of Microsoft Word would become a tool for people to fall asleep,' he commented. The video's appeal lies in its simplicity and the stark contrast it offers to today's fast-paced, feature-rich office programs. Despite its age and lack of excitement, the 'most boring video ever made' has found an unlikely purpose as a sleep aid. With over 3.2 million views, it continues to help insomniacs worldwide find some much-needed rest. Randy Smith's unassuming tutorial has become an internet phenomenon, proving that sometimes, simplicity can be the key to relaxation.