Why Do People Like Unboxing Videos So Much, Anyway?

Idea Channel is thinking outside of the box. (Sorry. Had to.)

Dan Van Winkle

Published: Feb 14, 2014 07:52 am

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Denizens of the Internet really like unboxing videos, which has left some of us at the Geekosystem offices a little confused. We’ve done a few, because we know people like them, but we’re not sure exactly why. Thankfully, PBS Idea Channel is here to figure out what it is you all like so much about unboxing videos without us actually having to talk to real humans to find out.

(via PBS Idea Channel)

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Dan Van Winkle

Dan Van Winkle (he) is an editor and manager who has been working in digital media since 2013, first at now-defunct Geekosystem (RIP), and then at The Mary Sue starting in 2014, specializing in gaming, science, and technology. Outside of his professional experience, he has been active in video game modding and development as a hobby for many years. He lives in North Carolina with Lisa Brown (his wife) and Liz Lemon (their dog), both of whom are the best, and you will regret challenging him at Smash Bros.