We don’t need no stinking boxes. I mean, video player boxes.

Watching video online in small, fuzzy boxes is heading the way of rabbit ears.

Some highly anticipated Web sites are being modeled on making the experience of watching video online more like watching television. These sites rely on software that enlarges the interface so that it fills your computer screen — from edge to edge.

This new wave of applications is led by Joost and includes VeohTV and Babelgum. Though all are in beta (testing) phases, the hype has been mounting — leading many to claim the next big advance in online video is imminent.

“The distribution problem is starting to get solved by many different people, but the experience of online video is still very poor,” said Veoh founder Dmitry Shapiro. “Companies like Veoh and Joost are trying to create a more TV-like experience for viewers.”

I’m not ready to watch “tv” on my computer. I like watching in contained boxes.