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The majority of web using adults have browsed and watched videos online, and according to a new survey released this week, most of those users would rather get their laugh on than watch news clips.
Half of all adults in the Pew Research Center's Internet and American Life Project said they have viewed comedy videos online, a significant jump from 31 percent in 2007. Meanwhile, 43 percent said they have viewed news clip on the Internet, up from 37 percent. That means comedy clips have eclipsed news clips as the most popular videos online.
Interestingly, only about one in 10 video watchers, or 7 percent of all Internet users, said they've paid to watch or download a video, although that number's up from 4 percent in 2007.
"We are seeing a surge in online video watching," said Kristen Purcell, a Pew associate director for research. "Untold numbers of websites now showcase online video as part of their content."
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Nevermore26
June 04, 2010 at 12:14pm
People want to laugh, what a novel idea. How much are they going to spend on future research into this pressing issue? I hope lots.
"My fake plants died because I did not pretend to water them." - Mitch Hedberg
