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The top two reasons viewers watch YouTube are "to relax" and "to feel entertained."

Google/Ipsos Connect, U.S., YouTube Cross Screen Survey (n=1,186 U.S. consumers 18–54 who watch YouTube at least once a month), July 2016.

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