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Not-So-Guilty Pleasure: Viewing Cat Videos Boosts Energy, Positive Emotions
Indiana University ^
| 16 June 2015
Posted on 06/17/2015 10:32:54 AM PDT by zeestephen
The Internet phenomenon of watching cat videos, from Lil Bub to Grumpy Cat, does more than simply entertain; it boosts viewers' energy and positive emotions and decreases negative feelings, according to a new study by an Indiana University Media School researcher. Internet data show there were more than 2 million cat videos posted on YouTube in 2014, with almost 26 billion views. Cat videos had more views per video than any other category of YouTube content.
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TOPICS: Chit/Chat
KEYWORDS: kittyping
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Hi. I'm Lil Bub.
To: zeestephen
That pic has a high “creepy” factor.
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posted on
06/17/2015 10:33:40 AM PDT
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MrB
(The difference between a Humanist and a Satanist - the latter admits whom he's working for)
To: MrB
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06/17/2015 10:37:52 AM PDT
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dmcnash
(Back off! I'm a Scientist.)
To: zeestephen
Comment Self-Censored.
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posted on
06/17/2015 10:42:50 AM PDT
by
TexasCajun
(Hillary: Ethically Sleazy & Politically Stupid)
To: dmcnash; MrB
“Creepy?”
“Kitty Porn?”
The university study says you are supposed to feel more energy and positive emotions!
To: zeestephen
To: Slings and Arrows
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posted on
06/17/2015 10:50:34 AM PDT
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Crazieman
(Article V or National Divorce. The only solutions now.)
To: zeestephen
Could this be that people who have a tendency to view cat videos are naturally positive people?
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06/17/2015 10:56:51 AM PDT
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Opinionated Blowhard
("When the people find they can vote themselves money, that will herald the end of the republic.")
To: humblegunner; darkwing104; 50mm; Darksheare; Col Freeper; Arrowhead1952; LUV W; Eaker; Windflier; ..
FORTH THE VIKING KITTIES!
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posted on
06/17/2015 10:58:23 AM PDT
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Old Sarge
(Its the Sixties all over again, but with crappy music...)
To: Old Sarge; AdmSmith; AnonymousConservative; Berosus; bigheadfred; Bockscar; cardinal4; ColdOne; ...
I also just read that I need photos of nekkid wimmen to boost my testosterone level. I don't wanna view such things, but I have to think of my health first.
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06/17/2015 11:00:15 AM PDT
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SunkenCiv
(What do we want? REGIME CHANGE! When do we want it? NOW)
To: zeestephen
Got three “live comedians” at home. Never a dull moment. :)
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06/17/2015 11:01:40 AM PDT
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V_TWIN
To: Opinionated Blowhard
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06/17/2015 11:01:50 AM PDT
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BenLurkin
(The above is not a statement of fact. It is either satire or opinion. Or both.s)
To: zeestephen
Viewing Cat Videos Boosts Energy, Positive Emotions
Boy is that needed around here lately. Forced kitty videos for the masses.
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06/17/2015 11:01:58 AM PDT
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McGruff
(It's gonna get ugly round here.)
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06/17/2015 11:02:48 AM PDT
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SunkenCiv
(What do we want? REGIME CHANGE! When do we want it? NOW)
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06/17/2015 11:03:35 AM PDT
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SunkenCiv
(What do we want? REGIME CHANGE! When do we want it? NOW)
To: Snickering Hound
"Have you seen Bob? I know he's around here somewhere."
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06/17/2015 11:03:48 AM PDT
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BenLurkin
(The above is not a statement of fact. It is either satire or opinion. Or both.s)
To: Old Sarge
Grumpy Cat is my Spirit Animal.
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posted on
06/17/2015 11:03:51 AM PDT
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humblegunner
(NOW with even more AWESOMENESS)
To: BenLurkin
“Knockout game”... think about it.
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06/17/2015 11:04:19 AM PDT
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MrB
(The difference between a Humanist and a Satanist - the latter admits whom he's working for)
To: zeestephen
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posted on
06/17/2015 11:04:56 AM PDT
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Jane Long
("And when thou saidst, Seek ye my face; my heart said unto thee, Thy face, LORD, will I seek")
To: BenLurkin
"Okay, we need some duct tape and some stamps, lots of stamps"
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06/17/2015 11:05:24 AM PDT
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GeronL
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