Viral videos have become a form of serious entertainment for many people. In contrast to television, viral videos are short blips of entertainment that can be served in well under three minutes. When being compared to a 30 minute to one hour television show, one may wonder if viral videos are out to make television a dying breed.

Can uncut music videos, funny prank videos, and funny football videos provide us with the entertainment we need? Viral videos have their time and place. During a short break at work or in between classes, viral videos can be like television, without the long term commitment. Therefore, funny prank videos can provide us with a quick laugh, rather than watching a comedy that makes us watch various amusing situations over a period of time.

Also, funny prank videos are easily sharable to family and friends. Within a short period of time, everyone's experienced a viral video and has a conversation piece to discuss. Also, television has been taking advantage of the online audience through posting television shows online.

Perhaps, the internet won't prove to be a detriment to the entertainment industry. Maybe it should be looked at as another tool to be used, rather than an enemy.