From May 19 to May 25, YouTube will be featuring the “best trending” comedy videos hosted on its site. Channels such as The Onion, Roosterteeth, The Fine Bros, and Charlieissocoolike have been featured.
According to Time’s website, by the end of the week, 150 videos will have been posted specifically for this event and says the purpose of the features are to encourage viewers to expand their horizons and watch different people on the site.
Time’s article on Youtube comedy week can be found here: http://entertainment.time.com/2013/05/20/youtube-bets-big-on-laughs-with-its-first-ever-comedy-week/.