Fair_Entertainer_891

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What's a business that when you first heard it, thought it was the dumbest idea in the world, and it turned out to be hugely successful? in c/entrepreneur@indiehackers.space
[โ€“] Fair_Entertainer_891@alien.top 1 points 11 months ago (16 children)

I still don't understand why people want to watch people play video games. I can understand YouTube videos where you learn tips/tricks and walkthroughs, but just watching some kid play a video game. Like what?

What's a business that when you first heard it, thought it was the dumbest idea in the world, and it turned out to be hugely successful? in c/entrepreneur@indiehackers.space
[โ€“] Fair_Entertainer_891@alien.top 1 points 11 months ago

Reminds me of the "send your enemies glitter" business that was super successful but was supposed to be a gag gift. Even the creator didn't understand the success and ended up selling. What a win for that guy!