Laughing in the Digital Spotlight: How Youth Are Redefining Entertainment Through Online Prank and Comedy Videos

From an economic perspective, prank and comedy videos have evolved from casual hobbies into potential career paths for some young individuals. Monetization opportunities through advertising revenue, sponsorships, merchandise, and brand partnerships incentivize consistent content production and professional growth. As audiences grow, creators often invest in better equipment, structured production schedules, and strategic marketing to maintain competitiveness. The entrepreneurial aspect of content creation teaches valuable skills such as project management, communication, analytics interpretation, and audience engagement. Even for those who do not pursue full-time careers in digital entertainment, the experience of producing comedic content can enhance creativity, public speaking abilities, and technical competence. This transformation of playful experimentation into structured digital entrepreneurship demonstrates how online platforms can reshape traditional notions of work and artistic production.