Function doesn't execute from an onclick inside the html [duplicate]

Answer 1

Your getThoughts function isn't defined, because your JavaScript is set to execute onLoad. See the dropdown menu in the upper left of jsFiddle. Select "No wrap - in " to resolve the issue: http://jsfiddle.net/Ye9tG/1/

Also, always take a look at your browser's console to check for errors. In this case, you'll see a Uncaught ReferenceError: getThought is not defined error when clicking the button.