It’s no secret that the purpose of the Laughletter is to share funny videos with you online. But why should you watch them? This article answers this question.
1) First, for better or for worse, email is ubiquitous these days. You can access it almost 24/7 on your iphone, blackberry, or netbook. Some equate email with work—if you can check email, then you should be working! So, in essence, in today’s world we have less time than ever and more choices than ever. We’re stressed. Now, more than ever, it is important to take a step back every once in a while. This step back is what watching funny videos can do for you.
For example, let’s say you are having a stressful day at work. You just need to get a way for one minute. What are you gonna do, grab a Snickers? No really, this is the perfect time to check your email and watch a funny video from the Laughletter. You take a well-deserved respite from work for a few minutes, laugh, get energized, and then continue dominating your workday.
2) Watching funny videos online is cheap entertainment! It costs nothing to go over to YouTube or metacafe or even Google and to search for a silly video. Compare this to going out on a date at a movie theatre. Nowadays, a family of four’s outing at the movies can cost $100 with drinks and popcorn. So watching a vid on the internet can be a cheap way to entertain and relieve yourself, especially in this weak economy.
3) Laughter is the best medicine! Ok, this might not be 100% true, but it does have many medical benefits. Laughter is proven to relieve stress, improve heart health, and make us feel all around good! If you are in a sour mood, just watch a hilarious video to get back in a positive mood again! 
4) Laughter is just plain fun! Have you ever met a person who doesn’t like to laugh? Ok, Alan Greenspan doesn’t count. And actually, I’ve never met him, so I can honestly answer that I have never met a person who does not like to laugh. Laughter is a social lubricant that brings people together. It has so many positive aspects!
5) Sometimes you don’t need a reason. Of course there are many other reasons why you should laugh, but sometimes—you don’t need a reason. Of course laughter is healthy and one of the best parts about life. How many of your best moments in life involved sharing a laugh or camaraderie with others? So, while there are a slew of other reasons, sometimes the best reason to watch funny videos is…that you don’t need one!
Until next time, keep laughing!
Ryan
