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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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To: humblegunner
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posted on
06/17/2015 11:06:34 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
To: zeestephen
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posted on
06/17/2015 11:12:56 AM PDT
by
BenLurkin
(The above is not a statement of fact. It is either satire or opinion. Or both.s)
To: zeestephen
Hi; Lil Bub! - Brutus only thinks about what she wants RIGHT NOW! With no consideration for the future. She climbs into her Wildcat Food bag & eats straight from the bag; leaves the bag open to lose flavor & freshness. Is a fanatic about being outdoors, winter & summer. Stays outside until after dark, eats out of the dog food bowls & drinks from their watering tub. - Will only answer to the name “Brutus”; was mortified when we tried calling her “Lambchop”. So, she is a bossy butt.
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posted on
06/17/2015 11:14:26 AM PDT
by
Twinkie
(John 3:16)
To: humblegunner
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posted on
06/17/2015 11:17:05 AM PDT
by
dfwgator
To: zeestephen
This post just prompted me to spend about 6 or 7 minutes watching Cat/Dog and Baby videos on YouTube.
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posted on
06/17/2015 11:18:10 AM PDT
by
Opinionated Blowhard
("When the people find they can vote themselves money, that will herald the end of the republic.")
To: Boogieman
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posted on
06/17/2015 11:19:06 AM PDT
by
RushIsMyTeddyBear
(The White House is now known as "Casa Blanca".)
To: Opinionated Blowhard
LOL! Me too. I usually avoid them, but I just couldn’t resist!
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posted on
06/17/2015 11:30:04 AM PDT
by
livius
To: BenLurkin
Direct fire weaponry is a must.
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posted on
06/17/2015 11:36:56 AM PDT
by
Delta 21
(Patiently waiting for the jack booted kick at my door.)
To: Old Sarge; EnigmaticAnomaly; Califreak; kalee; TWhiteBear; freeangel; appalachian_dweller; ...
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Meow-meow. ... That's kitteh-speak for Ping.
Thanks, Old Sarge. (Capitalizing on the Ping List.)
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06/17/2015 11:58:16 AM PDT
by
LucyT
To: zeestephen
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posted on
06/17/2015 12:19:48 PM PDT
by
CatherineofAragon
(("This is a Laztatorship. You don't like it, get a day's rations and get out of this office."))
To: Old Sarge
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posted on
06/17/2015 12:22:23 PM PDT
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CatherineofAragon
(("This is a Laztatorship. You don't like it, get a day's rations and get out of this office."))
To: CatherineofAragon
I want that cat. He is me.
To: Norm Lenhart
LOL....these past couple of days will do it to you. ;)
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posted on
06/17/2015 12:35:45 PM PDT
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CatherineofAragon
(("This is a Laztatorship. You don't like it, get a day's rations and get out of this office."))
To: LucyT
LOL, thanks for the laughs.
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posted on
06/17/2015 12:39:29 PM PDT
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sweetiepiezer
(MY COUNTRY WAS OF THEE!!!!)
To: stylecouncilor
To: GeronL
...But the cat came back .
The very next day!...
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posted on
06/17/2015 12:51:36 PM PDT
by
hoosiermama
(Obama: "Born in Kenya" Lying now or then or now?;)
To: CatherineofAragon
Couple elections more like. SSDD on FR.
To: Crazieman; Old Sarge; LucyT; Slings and Arrows; Glenn; republicangel; Beaker; BADROTOFINGER; ...
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posted on
06/17/2015 1:28:30 PM PDT
by
Slings and Arrows
(My music: http://hopalongginsberg.com/ | Facebook: Hopalong Ginsberg | Instagram: hopalonginsberg)
To: zeestephen; Slings and Arrows
D'AWWWWWWWWW!
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