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Life & fun · June 3, 2020

Virus Cafe

Make a friend in 2 minutes

Virus Cafe launched on June 3, 2020 with 281 votes, #58 of 4,317 launches that month and more than 95% of that year's launches. The site was still online in September 2026, 6 years on.

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In plain words

Virus Cafe is a web app that connects users with random partners for brief video conversations. Users are paired together and given a deep conversation prompt to discuss within two minutes, with small talk prohibited. The platform is designed for people looking to make quick meaningful connections with strangers.

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From the sources

Make a friend in 2 minutes! Here's how it works: 1. You are matched with a random partner for a video chat 2. You're given a deep question to discuss. You have 2 minutes! 3. The only rule is: no small talk!   Meet a new friend & make a deep connection today.

Connecting with people was never easier unless chatting apps emerged. SMS text messages were the first of its type, which emerged 20 years ago.

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