Despite the popularity of Web 2.0 start-ups like Facebook and YouTube, it's a well-known fact that nobody's found a way to actually make any real profits. Given that some of the greatest tech geeks in the world are working on it, you'd think they'd have to come up with an artful, intelligent solution to the problem.

You know, like a HUMUNGOUS banner ad.

No, really. Google-owned YouTube is experimenting with the idea of placing one giant banner ad on their site, reports VentureBeat. They plan to offer the space for $200K, which is the same rate they currently charge for ads, although that amount will eventually shoot up.

Er, clever?