Operation Joy Community Page
Mission
Operation Joy is our campaign to spread joy throughout the internet. You know, because that’s what news networks usually do, right? At TYT, our team and our community all work to make the world a little bit better. But often we feel like we forget to be happy while we’re doing it.
Elements
Rebel Acts of Joy
In a small act of rebellion, we ask people to submit videos, photos, and descriptions of things that bring them joy. Sometimes it feels taboo to talk about things that bring us joy because it sounds like bragging or arrogance. Our rebellion is breaking that cycle of hiding all our joy and exhibiting only pain and suffering. The more we share joy, the more it gives others permission to share it as well. Every contribution is a positive role model in the world.
The Jung Turk
Often during the Bonus Episodes for members of TYT, Cenk will give tips to be happier. There are so many things to be upset about. Do we really think that people can be happier by just thinking about things differently? Well, we’re going to try together. We are asking people to share their stories and experiences as we share ours. Because if we’re not trying to be happier and more fulfilled, what are we doing? We believe there’s some chance we can help each other and yes, bring a little bit more joy into the world.
The Joy Writers
Every week, people share their joyful moments on this page, the TYT Discord channel, and on social media. They also post responses to Cenk’s tips to let us know what they have done and the outcomes of their actions. The response from audience members has been both heart-warming and evocative.
The Joy Struck Club
When people post their Operation Joy responses, they are asked to tag #TeamJoy and @theyoungturks. TYT then reposts or shares posts on our social media. This is someone who has inspired our team through their participation on our discussion boards and through their acts of joy.
Operation Joy Community Page
Mission
Operation Joy is our campaign to spread joy throughout the internet. You know, because that’s what news networks usually do, right? At TYT, our team and our community all work to make the world a little bit better. But often we feel like we forget to be happy while we’re doing it.
Elements
Rebel Acts of Joy
In a small act of rebellion, we ask people to submit videos, photos, and descriptions of things that bring them joy. Sometimes it feels taboo to talk about things that bring us joy because it sounds like bragging or arrogance. Our rebellion is breaking that cycle of hiding all our joy and exhibiting only pain and suffering. The more we share joy, the more it gives others permission to share it as well. Every contribution is a positive role model in the world.
The Jung Turk
Every week during the Bonus Episodes for members of TYT, Cenk gives people tips to be happier. There are so many things to be upset about. Do we really think that people can be happier by just thinking about things differently? Well, we’re going to try together. We are asking people to share their stories and experiences as we share ours. Because if we’re not trying to be happier and more fulfilled, what are we doing? We believe there’s some chance we can help each other and yes, bring a little bit more joy into the world.
The Joy Writers
Every week, people share their joyful moments on this page, the TYT Discord channel, and on social media. They also post responses to Cenk’s tips to let us know what they have done and the outcomes of their actions. The response from audience members has been both heart-warming and evocative.
The Joy Struck Club
When people post their Operation Joy responses, they are asked to tag #TeamJoy and @theyoungturks. TYT then reposts or shares posts on our social media. This is someone who has inspired our team through their participation on our discussion boards and through their acts of joy.