Funny videos are abundant on the web. From amateur clips to professional skits, samples of cartoons to segments of live comedy acts, and anything else that can make you laugh-the internet has it all.

There are many sites featuring funny videos. Some are video sharing sites, where users can post videos they find funny, and rate videos posted by other sites. Other sites feature videos, so that people browsing can just graze and click; no effort required.

Most video clips online are relatively short, which is convenient for you; the viewer. You no longer need to spend half an hour or more in front of the TV to relax, loosen up, and have some laughs. With the proper video site, you can scroll for videos and find one within moments. The average funny video is less than 5 minutes long. Not only is this great if you're in a hurry, but a funny video clip can be a great break from work or daily tasks.

A cool aspect of funny videos (more so than other videos online) is the viral effect. Funny videos are a means of social expression, and communication. How? Simple. You send a funny video to a friend, and the friend is amused. This friend sends the video to a few more friends. Each person amused will send the video to more people, so that it spreads like a virus, only it's a lot funnier than a virus.

What does this do for you? Well, it lets you share a part of yourself with countless others. You're sharing a bit of your sense of humour, and others with a similar sense of humour will share in that and enjoy it. Sharing videos online may not directly affect you, but the videos can have an effect on hundreds, thousands, even millions of other viewers. To share in such a basic, but large form of communication is a privilege of the internet era.

A personal effect that will directly benefit you is... your health! Laughing is good for you. How many statistics have you heard about how laughter helps fight disease, prevent disease, and cure disease? "Laughter is the best medicine." Laughter is a form of exercise. When we laugh, we breathe deeper, our heart rate can increase, and most people move a bit while laughing.

Laughter also exercises the facial muscles. Why do you care? Laughter will help you age! The more you use your facial muscles, the stronger they'll be. You'll prevent drooping, saggy wrinkles. Laugh lines around the eyes can be very attractive, and they'll reflect you, and your strong sense of humour.