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: The sheer volume of paper being perfectly aligned and then instantly severed is visually hypnotic.

: The video is celebrated for its crisp, mechanical "thud" and the sliding sound of the paper. 1471747656242.mp4

: It is considered a cornerstone of the "Oddly Satisfying" genre of internet videos. Why is it a "Paper" meme? : The sheer volume of paper being perfectly

: It is frequently shared as a perfect loop or a high-quality "webms" file. 1471747656242.mp4

: A hydraulic paper cutter slices through a thick stack of colorful paper (often neon or rainbow-edged) with extreme smoothness.

: The filename format is typical of 4chan (specifically the /wsg/ - Worksafe GIF board), where it gained legendary status for its "oddly satisfying" quality.