article_snippet: The videos were designed to invoke different amounts of laughter as well as the amount of positive feelings or emotions
article_snippet: Participants watched different videos including a clip of comedian Michael MacIntyre (pictured) to encourage Participants to laugh .
article_snippet: One, for example, featured a stand-up comedy routine by Michael McIntyre, while another was a golf instruction video and a third, an excerpt from a nature documentary.
article_snippet: After the volunteers watched the chosen video, the levels of laughter and the volunteers emotional state was measured.
highlights_snippet: Found the comedy clip promoted more sharing than a less funny video .