Why Do We Cry? - Glad You Asked S1

Glad You Asked host Joss Fong has been fascinated by crying her entire life. She’s even kept a spreadsheet of every time she cries to figure out what patterns lie in the triggers. This episode explores how crying evolved in humans and what it tells us about ourselves.
Here are some of the videos Joss had the other hosts watch:
• Unsung Hero | ไทยประกั...
• "A minute of silence" ...
• A homeless dog living ...
• Johnnie Walker - Dear ...
• Video
• Ellen DeGeneres Receiv... + • Ellen DeGeneres tears ...
• Acceptance Speech - Be...
• Sam Tageson lives the ...
• Extra Gum - Birds (Ori...
Key Sources:
Thai ad “Unsung Hero”: • Unsung Hero | ไทยประกั...
Why Only Humans Weep by Ad Vingerhoets www.amazon.com/dp/B00B9WPN00/...
Crying: A Natural and Cultural History of Tears byTom Lutz www.amazon.com/gp/product/039...
“Culture and Crying: Prevalences and Gender Differences” journals.sagepub.com/doi/abs/...
“Social and psychological consequences of not crying: possible associations with psychopathology and therapeutic relevance.” www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/2...
“Moment-to-moment changes in feeling moved match changes in closeness, tears, goosebumps, and warmth: time series analyses” .www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/2...
“Empathy: Gender effects in brain and behavior” www.sciencedirect.com/science...
“Male and Female Differences in Nonconscious Mimicry: A Systematic Review” jeps.efpsa.org/articles/10.53...
0:00 Intro
1:22 Why Do We Cry?
4:37 The Evolution Of Tears
6:57 Cathartic Crying
10:13 Tears Of Empathy
12:00 Moved To Tears
16:47 International Stats

[@Vox]

Thanks for watching, everyone! I was a little embarrassed to admit all the cheesy things that made me cry, but after working on this episode, I've decided that crying is a really valuable reminder of the values you hold and the people (or animals) you care about. Those tears mean we aren't just saying that we care about things like kindness and justice, we actually do care on a fundamental level, maybe even more than we realize. Keep an eye out for new, free episodes of Glad You Asked every Tuesday. And don't forget to subscribe to our channel and turn on notifications (🔔) to get more Vox videos: bit.ly/voxyoutube -joss

[@ferglesnerk]

Hhmmm, I'm 53 years old. My father passed away three days after my 21st birthday. I didn't cry at the news or the funeral. I haven't cried for him at all. Six months ago I nail gunned a nail through my forearm. It hurt so much I cried all the way to the hospital and beyond. Why the difference?

[@mariocuric6690]

@@ferglesnerk Your "programmed" by society to not cry for emotional purposes, as a lot of men are. Or you just simply dont have that emotional connection between these muscle and your brain.

[@niraea]

​@@ferglesnerk my take away from the video was that some people just seem to not cry as much. maybe it's a personality thing, maybe psychological pain isn't so visceral for you, who knows? but a nail gun to the arm will definitely cause visceral pain that can't be ignored.

[@SunflowerSpotlight]

That would have been really hard for me to do; I think it was really creative to want to pursue this and go after it with regularity and honesty. It was also very brave.

[@gierekrae]

Best wishes, Joss!

[@mariadias3210]

"How often do you cry" "Actually I cried on my way here" What a mood

[@mosspaca4728]

So relatable XD

[@roblox_uwu_3302]

Same

[@lili-hg9it]

bahahahha

[@panniparanormal7684]

Mood lol

[@alezamora1170]

Hahahahahahahaha xD

[@Cpt.PickHard]

I cry everytime when i look at my bank account

[@modsmum]

I feel your pain.

[@dibyajibansahoo2618]

And laugh every time when i read your comment 🤣 Edit:thanks for 150 likes

[@abelalexa9601]

@Abel Lewis lol.we have the same names

[@maryamhamid4829]

🤪🤪🤪

[@barrelsandwine4188]

Me too

[@lea-up1cw]

I take a picture of myself whenever I cry and add it to my folder called “me crying”

[@lea-up1cw]

Adi I ask myself the same thing

[@lea-up1cw]

Adi I’m sorry you had to go through this ;( I hope things get better for you💗

[@lea-up1cw]

Adi Revenge might not be the best Idea tbh. Be smart and take good care of yourself, instead of making things worse by “attacking back”. Even if u felt hurt or violated it’s not the best way to solve things trust me.

[@Abcdefghhhh292]

Same but I keep them in hidden snaps so no one can see them

[@Lil_tml_16]

That's sad, why do you do that?

[@valentinajimenezcardenas5962]

Why sometimes we feel so bad, but we don't cry? Its like "I want to cry, but I can't". Why it happens?

[@sabahateren51]

Bcause you cannot control your emotions and you probably have grown by repress

[@obg_fresh]

Because Obi-Wan has the high ground

[@rajanamorina7129]

@@sabahateren51 cima

[@peachy-wd6ci]

omg that happened to me today!!

[@patokw5684]

Because for most people actually crying is a some sort of stigmatized action

[@spoiltmilk6511]

i cry out of anger and frustration a lot. when i have consistent mild pain I cry not because it's too painful but because I'm frustrated that I'm out of control of my pain and my body

[@eggy1214]

spoilt milk same omg I’ll just hit my side and feel uncomfortable but I’d cry about it even though it doesn’t hurt

[@aquaaria3489]

Yes, I do too. I rarely cry, but there were days where my father didn't seem to understand me or take effort to do so, so it was really rough for me to take all of that in and I felt like crying was the best way to deal with it...

[@loopy5635]

Yh but just ur profile picture of mob should cheer you up

[@Nour-ey5le]

Aquaticjaney i feel the same and its feels unnatural...

[@corona-cation3994]

spoilt milk same

[@safar5370]

In primary school i thought we cried becuase we drank too much water

[@yumoew]

Unwanted Man same tho

[@notqnp996]

Unwanted Man what lol

[@litibarra407]

🤣🤣🤣is that why your always wearing them glasses it holds the liquid like a cup🤭

[@lazyjaney28]

Unwanted Man lol

[@lookatcurryman4811]

Unwanted Man Only real men cry

[@mari.shinyyy8246]

The video title: "Why do we cry? " Me: *"BECAUSE IM SAD"*

[@essieee1859]

bobastar me all the time 😂

[@amberdegenhardt6270]

😂

[@LSV.B]

Because I’m happy 😊

[@candypsycho3498]

But why are we sad?

[@LSV.B]

Night Tune because they have depression 😪

[@ms.artichokecheesepizzawst3239]

I lost my daughter to cancer when she was 6 .. I cry almost daily

[@katherinemarie1327]

d stu I am so incredibly sorry for your loss 💕

[@the-poopshitters]

That's unfortunate ☹️

[@opemilekanadesunloye351]

I'm sorry man. Time eases these things.

[@pinktomatoes485]

Im so sorry fot your lost i hope you can give it a place some day❤

[@dopes82k13]

i sm so sorry for you loss. one day you will see your baby again.

[@karzimegmusic8437]

"A tear is made of %1 water, and %99 of feelings..."

[@user-dg5jg3xg7w]

I have to wait 90 days to change my name.

[@jeff-hd9og]

M wow aren’t you so Smart

[@iateuranium-235forbreakfas7]

Katvano E what did he say?

[@Tropicality.]

@Katvano E WHAT DID HE SAY?

[@junghoseok4753]

julian aventador omg,so meaningful

[@yumoew]

“Women cry 2-4 times a month” Ok whats wrong I’m crying everyday not even kidding..

[@maddis6821]

Meee

[@roonilwazlib5402]

Same...

[@joyridesham]

Hormones, Pmt

[@liofotiafan9460]

What do you usually cry about? You might need a therapist, that's a lot

[@lovefoolish7886]

I thought it was normal, then I got diagnosed with anxiety and depression

[@AlreadyTaken999]

"That is TOO much water for that plant!" Amazing.

[@musicguy20]

*cries *

[@danthomas6587]

The plant was already dead. It was the thought that counted.

[@PC-kd7dj]

Empathy extends to plants?

[@nykal1510]

This really intrigued me. I cry each night before sleep, but it's from happiness, I finally have friends.

[@Shivani-vo2jf]

this is wholesome x

[@-_Somebody_]

Great news! I hope they do not ever betray you!

[@akashdeb5201]

Nice

[@nykal1510]

@@inaner3580 Weird stuff: online Instagram group from my country. Most people left and the remainder of us grew rather close and eventually we collectively met up - to put it short. One I went particularly well with and she became my *best* friend... and then my girlfriend! For nearly eight months now we were seeing each other approximately once a month, though with a huge gap during our lockdown.

[@yeah2472]

Aww that's amazing!

[@joemamma6596]

Dude: i cry 1 time every 6 months Me: I cry 1 time every 6 minutes

[@n0ra758]

joe mamma are u cancer?

[@bluesoul1260]

@@n0ra758 pisces too are very emotional I'm not a pisces tho I'm a taurus

[@noemiegiliberto8482]

blue soul sooooo true I cry at least once a day and I am pisces 😂😂😂😂😂

[@catlow4553]

I cry yesterday :'D

[@helli5057]

@@n0ra758 are you a stereotypical brat?

[@JeremyDuckMusic]

Video: How often do you cry? Me: *thinks about crying* Me: *starts crying*

[@theworld9533]

This is so real

[@lostsoul1204]

Ahh... That's me ¡

[@hund-mejaveggo319]

Ok

[@Alexandra-uk8ev]

Tan yo

[@yatokami1783]

Video: how often do you cry? Me: what's crying?

[@oldaccount5877]

Johnny Depp once said: "People don't cry becauss they are weak, they cry because they have stayed strong for too long.: you guys aren't weak. :)

[@shaneyoung9060]

I

[@shaneyoung9060]

I

[@shaneyoung9060]

I

[@shaneyoung9060]

I

[@justarandomtree5328]

I

[@adrianavelyka2044]

I cried throughout the whole thing. Apparently, single idea of crying makes me emotional :)

[@KarolinePCosta]

Me too !

[@t-rajedits4417]

I wanna be your friend

[@GULZAARB4U]

Me too! I wonder if that's some sort of condition, I'm kinda bothered and embarrassed if it happens when I'm around people!! 😕

[@ieatalgae]

OMG SAME

[@hackman6486]

yeah! I cried like 8-9 times while watching this video itself.

[@mizzbelle97]

“He’s sad.” “That made me sad.” Omg now I’m crying too kid...

[@jeffadaze1316]

FACTS

[@cmh9932]

Same😥

[@Ricky-we7um]

Get your simpsons avatar outta here you Billie eilish fan

[@cam0mng]

Anna Banana When??

[@jessi4773]

@@cam0mng 10:13 :)

[@oreokat6732]

Who else just sits there, emotionless after they finished crying?

[@celinedifilippo802]

Oreo Kat OMG ME how do u know?😧

[@dan-xl4mg]

Yep xD

[@kat.thecoolest]

I'm like: 😭😭😭😢😢😐😐😶😶😶

[@bensignmaster119]

@AKS USA chair ofcourse u bogo

[@ivanamiladinovic6258]

@@kat.thecoolest I'm like: *in front of my familly*😏😌☺️🙂..... *In my room* 😟😞😣😖😩😨😭🤧😫😨😔😒,..... *In front of my parrwnts after crying* 😁😀😃😄🤫🤭 *in my mind*🤥🤮🤒🤧😖

[@beeperu-san]

Vox: "Humans are the only being that cry out of emotions..." Me: You madam and sir have yet to met Kermit.

[@maxinea7782]

There's a video where a dog and cow grew up together on youtube, when they took the cow away the dog cried tears.

[@qtchyu3216]

Maxine Cullum IVE SEEN THAT VIDEO!! it’s so sad :(

[@Cybernaut551]

Yoda has joined the chat.

[@cathyvo4876]

Maxine Cullum WHY DID THE COW GET TAKEN AWAY?!🥺🥺🥺🥺🥺🥺

[@lancethrustworthy]

I'm thinking elephants have sorrow-linked tears.

[@BenDiaz]

“Apparently there is some knowledge in my body that I’m not aware of.” I thought this was a profound statement, especially since for me, crying feels like being forced to admit a truth I didn’t want to admit.

[@lIIlllIIIl]

Why do I get this recommended while I am crying? How does KZbin know??

[@annipsy2185]

your phones cameras and microphones?duuuuuh

[@shoshishoshi127]

Same. They're really spying on us. 😂

[@juliettetiamoilmiouomoidea6661]

I thought im the only one..

[@xHR2K9]

Welcome to the wonderful world of GOOGLE LISTENS TO EVERYTHING

[@lifewithdq1923]

I was thinking the same 😂😂😂

[@dlasky]

I mostly cry because of empathy, seeing someone else cry or witnessing an act of kindness. What baffles me is that I am not really a nice or kind person, I hate some people for absolutely no reason.

[@schwimiiiehaiqi5325]

@Lil Chicken it's not evil

[@milesaph]

@Lil Chicken actions are evil, not feelings

[@Mariana-mk2po]

edgy

[@innerufomaker]

Don Lasky I think “absolutely no reason” isn’t true.

[@dbarra-]

Me too.

[@frisco-2.0]

Only humans do cry, because of emotions!? It is known for a fact, that ape's and elephant's do cry for emotional reasons, too!

[@alexs.2731]

Frisco -2.0 so do dogs, it’s the most sad thing to see a dog cry with tears

[@a_reelskitface]

@@alexs.2731 my mum's friend's dog had a puppy but it was too small and passed away and my friend (who is also the sister of the dog owner) said that she (the dog) was crying silently with real tears :(

[@alexs.2731]

Borkwoof 19 omg, that must have been so hard to watch. There was a husky who’s owner died and it was crying on the grave stone and you could see the tears. The only time I saw something like that in person was years ago. My dog was dying and she had to be put down. My mom didn’t want me to see it so she did it while I was in school. I cried The Who day, but I sometimes feel her presence in my home

[@ImehSmith]

So Very True

[@-_Somebody_]

Interesting because i was literally just about to type “animals with emotions” for my next curiosity binge.

[@Degelon]

i like how i cried for 3 hours today and then youtube recommended this to me

[@paris7904]

Google heared you crying

[@glval]

What made you to cry?

[@Degelon]

@@glval i dont remember

[@superBrainwayne]

I realized, that I started crying more, when I stopped getting angry.

[@Icetubexd]

I'm often filled with rage after crying, maybe it's a defence mechanism. Definitely connected somehow.

[@lukabell4607]

@wind spirit what?

[@jahmulugu4425]

You didn't stop getting angry, u we're consumed with so much anger that u couldn't quench, so u released it in a cry. A very healthy way to deal with it too!! This is not an instruction manual to all individuals. I just imagined.

[@amalalshuwaikh8119]

Timothy Novotny the causes of anger r being hurt or frustrated, so when ur angry cause ur hurt itll make sense to cry, which in turns releases endorphins which makes u calmer or relieved, someone who cried for too long might also say they feel numb, as in numb dont feel anything at all, any sort of emotions, it could feel like a restart button to not wanting to be angry

[@miamaurovic1241]

I realised I started crying less when I started getting angry rather than not ever get angry when I should

[@ThwrldisMine]

Em I the only one that starts to cry when someone asks me “are u ok?”

[@ajaxprice1876]

Nope I cry when people say that too I don't like talking about my feelings or problems it just makes me cry....

[@hund-mejaveggo319]

@@ajaxprice1876 ok

[@ninenine1709]

are u ok?

[@confetti4798]

Nine Nine I ate my dog’s socks.

[@blue-chaos96striker72]

@@ajaxprice1876 are you ok?

[@katiecarlson2329]

This video made me think of crying from my recent loss with family members who have died. Crying from grief feels completely different than anything she hit on in this entire video. I felt like the tears were never going to stop for weeks after my cousin past unexpectedly.

[@pec324399]

Thats me now a month after my mom's death

[@andreiutzlmao]

"Gland you asked"

[@coronavirusmadeinchina6269]

" Glad" dear

[@KAYEscl0sed]

HAHAHAHAHAHAHA

[@abaylisw]

Psychologist: “in moderation, yes, I think crying is healthy.” Me: cries/fights back tears through the entire video

[@antheacurwood7705]

lemon avenue i cried just thinking of crying haha

[@charlie-jr9pm]

she said “others in pain” and it’s like a big wave of sadness literally covered my body and i started crying.

[@AmbiCahira]

Hug 💜

[@user-sz5rs9fv9y]

Same

[@sadgay5817]

I cry when I get too overwhelmed and stressed, a good cry gives me the strength to pull myself together and go on with my work

[@rubykaur1459]

I cry when someone behaves very rude with me😢😢😢

[@galaxymoon8071]

Ruby Kaur you’re either very young or English is not your native language

[@essieee1859]

Galaxy Moon so?

[@mayacowey4336]

That happened to me last Thursday... I cried.... at school

[@essieee1859]

Maya Cowey doesn’t everyone? Not trying to be rude tho

[@galaxymoon8071]

@@essieee1859 Children should not be on KZbin.

[@sole5292]

"how often do you cry?" *people talk about how often they cry* me: starts to cry

[@speakoftheMe]

Yeeeees

[@mailo3348]

I almost did too 🙈

[@adillabrito2470]

Me

[@aifaasmith.]

This is me 😢😭

[@deinwerterhausmeisterschwo8272]

I don't know, but why is that so edgy.

[@nittokki888]

I don’t like to cry when im around people, it makes me feel vulnerable, and I want to seem strong... but whenever i’m alone or in my bed I cry, when nobody’s there 😌😞✌🏼

[@jennifer929]

채원로베리 same

[@d4ddyb0t35]

채원로베리 that is me all the time 😓

[@Alethia_]

Yeah whenever I start to cry around other people (unless it's happy crying) I tend to try to hide it or go away

[@imroatussholeha6343]

Me too

[@jonah9905]

Yeah me too and I hate it

[@sempaigvd]

“Real men never cry” *finally beats sans* *CRIES*

[@FinalStand7]

S..

[@chewsiewhoon1756]

No. Men can cry..they have the rights to cry

[@andreajasyl477]

Even though crying is supposed to be a sad time, but I honestly enjoy crying and even after I feel done crying I want to cry some more because I like it lol

[@lepotato135]

True. Sometimes I still think about wanting to cry just because of how relieving it's been.

[@im.m]

How often do you cry? Me: everyday

[@elarose4706]

yes sirrrrr

[@klara-de]

Same

[@BoggyBranchet]

Same

[@kevinasss8429]

Okay boomer

[@Kittlyn]

Exactly...

[@yocebaby1]

"that is too much water for that plant"

[@charcoal3855]

is the only thing i think

[@loafyu5405]

Mood

[@polaszelka9527]

I'm a hsp (highly sensetive person) so I can explode when someone simply asks if I'm OK, that makes me wanna cry the most for some reason

[@Saraahmed-rl8fg]

Me too

[@fancyfeast5086]

R u ok?

[@archiecook55]

That happens to me too. There have been times when I wasn't in a great mood but was getting by ok until someone asks if I'm ok and that triggers my crying

[@itzexzohz8644]

i have a really bad temper but my psychiatrist told me to ask my self this question when I'm about to blow up. do i control my emotions or do my emotions control me? idk why but this gets my mind in a better state. just thought that this could be of help :)

[@MAAYYY]

When I cry I feel werry tired after I cried alot and I almost want tho sleep

[@nia.r5988]

Same. After I cry I always grab a blanket and hug it really hard and fall asleep. Preferably with reverbed Joji dancing in the dark

[@laurenjaureguiisperfect]

werry

[@laurenjaureguiisperfect]

tom and werry

[@sowasvonlustig2977]

I cry not often, but if I cry it's like a tsunami the most of the times. Everytime I cried really hard in this way I got hungry, thursty and tired.

[@yeah2472]

@@sowasvonlustig2977 yeah same- idle why I bottle up my emotions and then when I cry it's just this explosion of emotions:(

[@freijaharvey3549]

“I cry once every 6 months if it’s a bad 6 months” Man I wish that was me.

[@happle155]

Me:Cries literally almost every day

[@cloudygreyskies]

Me: doesn’t cry, but wishes I could

[@afproductions2416]

I never cry im a lil bit depressed but crying doesnt help

[@dan-xl4mg]

Yeah xD

[@bitchplease7]

I cry at least twice a day.

[@cidila]

"she's not there anymore" that phrase made me cry

[@seasgarage]

I didnt cry, because it wasnt played long enough, but i shivered!

[@someonesays52]

Where's this from??

[@gingeeta_creecha3401]

Almost cried.. I felt how much it hurts him.

[@a_reelskitface]

I cry more often than I probably should For example: - when I am the last one awake and didn't say goodnight to my parents - when I have to go to school and don't want to - when I get yelled at And other reasons too

[@amdl270]

Sending a hug your way! Stay hopeful 🧡

[@chillfactory9000]

I've cried from not saying "I love you" to my mother before sleeping before, I have no idea why I found it so gut-wrenching.

[@a_reelskitface]

@@chillfactory9000 I have to say I love you to my parents at least once before bed or I _will_ cry

[@forshin5365]

I cry every 4-10 hours Answer: depression

[@sarah-qz3um]

Just Why relatable

[@mr.beancouldbreakmyspleen643]

JuSTWHy me too

[@sachinmehta2743]

Get some therapy, take care !

[@luck5380]

*"You cry only for help, if you believe there is help to cry for."*

[@kawaiikitten5572]

That hit right in the heart

[@elsiethepotato8813]

Then I guess there is no help to cry for... That's dark... Idc if there's no help tho.

[@Blu_Not_Found]

Pff, ever heard depression?

[@sublimebouquetblaze9198]

That's pretty dark m8

[@mariacaicedo3627]

you can cry out of hopelessness, thinking there is no help to be had

[@tay012]

Cried when watching this.

[@User-wm5tu]

Weird

[@jungkooks80dollarmattress42]

same

[@HadeanShortsOfficial]

Same

[@kark2036]

Me too 😂😅

[@neramijic2440]

Same

[@tifana_._2744]

You know that moment when you cried to much and your tears taste like salt 😂😂

[@manelrahmouni1216]

wait I thought they always tasted like salt?

[@stephanielouise2442]

For the first time in my life..at 60, I cried tears of happiness, so unprovoked by anything external. I was meditating in a Temple..and the tears were SWEET!

[@the_big_unknown3131]

When that guy talked about him last seeing his mom on Mother’s Day before she died that hit me and then just after they started talking about tears of empathy

[@ellagraham560]

I started crying and i can't actually stop, it was the sweetest thing ever.

[@kaybartley2721]

My mom died when i was at a very young age

[@SurabiJoshi]

I would have a binder, if I noted everytime I cried.

[@juliandb4699]

Prob a biggg binder

[@Isi-vo6zx]

I would have ten

[@celisev6635]

I would be a millionaire if you get 1 dollar for every tear you've ever cried

[@moonlightbaeav]

Sameee

[@graciedrawz3195]

I have a pretty logical reason to why people feel relaxed when they cry but im not a scientist, so it doesn't really matter But i think the reason is that some nerves cool down when you cry, causing you to relax, mentally, your brain realizes you let the pain out, causing you into a relaxing, or going to sleep, stage, that's why many people cry their selves to sleep

[@Leanneinvan]

I used this video in an ESL class and it has created so much conversation. Thank you such a well-made video.

[@mattstout5804]

Should’ve been called “Gland you asked”. Vox, you endlessly disappoint.

[@regretevatorr]

But it-

[@regretevatorr]

It is-

[@Chipiliro613]

*phew* It looks so comfy here in the Premium comment lounge...

[@MisterK-YT]

Hey @Steven Killeen, who are those commoners gathering outside the palace gates? ***looks in spyglass*** oh lolz it’s just the non-premium people... the free-folk, if you will.

[@jimbeaux89]

Ben Kai hahaha made me laugh so hard

[@apalm_]

Haha look at those ads watching peasant's

[@kazilife8059]

Indeed quite comforting to be in the midst of you elegant folks! XD

[@king_david_._26]

So this is what a fancy school feels like

[@divyamehta8161]

I've seen a cow crying when her newly born calf was taken away

[@imeldaanderson5051]

“That last day that I was my mother alive was Mother’s Day.” Oof, That’s tough man.

[@s.m2133]

When she started talking about feeling empathy for others I was literally crying for the baby crying over a movie

[@kaitiglazier]

Same!

[@Alethia_]

Saaame

[@echotheneko7346]

Y 3s

[@AliyahGdn]

😂😂a mise en abyme

[@esmeralda7536]

Same 🙋🏽‍♀️

[@giulia1738]

I cry when other people cry I’m basically crying rn

[@operacionufo6953]

giulia I cry if someone I love crys :c

[@minnicute2497]

@@operacionufo6953 me too

[@arianna843]

I thought i was the only one that did that lol

[@DCBfanboy]

I did that when I was younger, wich is weird because she said that children felt less empathy at a young age.

[@yuno9121]

Does anyone else cry when they see someone else crying but don't know the reason why they're crying? They could be crying because they dropped their taco, and I would cry, and my friends would cry..and then the taco will be given a proper funeral

[@Simplentertainments]

I teared up a little while watching this video! What a beautiful approach to normalize crying and attempt to understand the sciences of it. ❤️

[@batchest3245]

"Step on Lego brick" I'm crying

[@Cybernaut551]

Real stuff.

[@nyles7470]

Who else is crying right now while watching this

[@joytorres3804]

Meeeee

[@alessandralucena5228]

meeee

[@smrutikar9171]

I stopped myself

[@hal4473]

Mee

[@renitas.7973]

Me .... I hate my job.....

[@shrey768]

World's leading expert in crying! Sounds like a super villain title.

[@giuliavita3311]

I can only say thank you... this video was just what I needed

[@czennie3083]

As soon as they started talking about babies crying, motherly instincts and attracting predators, I immediately thought of Tarzan. Anyone else?

[@zeuromaker9068]

*Wife leaves, takes kids and all the savings* KZbin : "Why do we cry?"

[@vladimirl7413]

U r a lucky man 👍

[@loganjohnson8010]

And the xbox

[@bezik572]

and playstation

[@SlurySparx]

You okay bro?

[@raik1766]

@@loganjohnson8010 for me it would be a switch

[@BothHands1]

i cry almost every day 😬 half the time it's good crying though, like watching an animal being saved on the dodo or something.

[@nsul2958]

Same

[@Cynthiaa315]

Me too. I feel like that statistic is wrong. We cry more than we'd be willing to admit

[@BothHands1]

Cynthia Alvarez yeah, i think maybe people weren't entirely honest, or maybe we just cry more than normal lol idk

[@kylemartinich9983]

Cynthia Alvarez not really some people don’t cry very often...

[@mosspaca4728]

@Jayden your tear machine broke

[@jackrussell1932]

What an excellent job with this Joss! SEVERAL times during this I welled up,...(here it goes again) and then you were explaining WHY it was happening, lol. I never thought too much about the psychology of crying, I just thought that it was a natural phenomena of emotions.

[@thebareessentials]

WOW, this blew me away. Thanks so much for putting this together. REally well crafted. I appreciate the info about it not being necessary for a persons well being. I find it very difficult to cry. Some old blocks I think. But I give care to myself in other ways.

[@RemRemm]

I cry almost every time something reminds me of my mom. When that guy started crying because of the same reason, I also started crying. I was 19 when she passed. It'll be 9 years ago in January, but it still feels like it was yesterday.

[@m5676]

My mum is still with me, but I cried with the guy and because of ur comment :,|

[@tamara-ln7pv]

same here my mom died wheb i was 15 almost 12 years ago now is still cry so much

[@ares99_]

Things could always be worse, remember that. E.g., my dad turned into our worst enemy out of nowhere, when 19.

[@NoName-qp3vw]

Me: *was crying* *The video is recomended* Me: good

[@xundertakerx1332]

Same

[@nimishakhode3086]

Glad to be in this group

[@adalinezalkin7381]

Hurdy-gurdy man by Donovan

[@adalinezalkin7381]

Hurdygurdyman

[@azlyzasaidin915]

Same

[@user-sv5wx8cw5x]

"When you put your hand on your chest" Me 1 second before she said that:* puts hand on my chest* O.O

[@crzytink]

I’m an emotional wreck! I literally cry about everything!!! Either sad or not I will cry! I over think things and something triggers me to cry about it! Certain songs and movies always make me cry. The songs have a huge emotional meaning to me and I cry 😢

[@Pseudynom]

Video: "Men cry about once every ..." Me: "Week?" Video: "... couple of months." Me: :-(

[@farajsungkar9771]

Not everymen, I cry 2-5 times a week. It s maybe the only way to release my pain.

[@jackcoltrane5532]

I'm a man and I cry almost every day!! :) Sometimes even more than one time!! Empath!! :)

[@angonkatwang5697]

Men tends to be suppressive thats why everyone expects them to continue being that way. I think it is not okay to do so, the more we suppress our feelings, with time, it'll grow and eat us up. It is okay to cry, men are humans like women

[@Pseudynom]

@renderinggg Could also be social stigma.

[@angonkatwang5697]

@renderinggg maybe you are like that but not all are same.

[@alvasoderberg4937]

“And would that be why we have tears when we yawn as well?” *yawns* - Well, hello tears....

[@moplayz7346]

yeah like why tf do i yawn when i yawn

[@MinenArbeiterLP]

I read that and i yawn instantly with tears

[@Dragonite_Tom]

I think because you don't wash your face properly in the morning and it make you cry when you yawn

[@2sh0t61]

Dragon_ Nite I just took a good shower and yawned still tears

[@glitchyme3707]

I get waterfall tears from hiccups. It's awkward.

[@DrMuzis]

I cried while watching this.. Great job guys!

[@lucasl8790]

Anyone else not able to cry? I haven’t cried in over 5 years and I have really tried and I don’t know if it’s normal

[@opp4405]

Who else just cried and then got this recommended, I feel watched

[@SaroShow]

You are

[@truelegend816]

Because you are. Instagram Facebook KZbin google they all watch you.

[@XxXx-xb9fl]

Caleb Stephens what do you mean they watch you

[@ZeroBeta-bm6me]

“Why’d you make the spread sheet?” In my head: “glad you asked...”😂

[@farh6655]

That's smart 😂😂😂😂😂

[@icanbeneedy]

There is so much effort in these videos it's amazing!

[@kat.thecoolest]

I don't ever really cry, but when I'm getting yelled at I'll start crying out the whole Niagara Falls 😐

[@deadslicer6627]

Am I the only one who cries when I start laughing a lot 😂

[@silly1689]

My friend had the same case, and he was very stressed. I think it means, you have some feelings that are hidden, some feelings that you need to release. Dont hold the pain back, just go with it till the end, even if it feels your heart is gona blow, its sooo worthwhile!!!

[@gamingclash3291]

No

[@nittokki888]

Revenge_ Slicer Yes! But they’re because of laughing a lot! Happy tears actually!! 😂

[@niyaduhan9906]

I m the same avenger dude😄

[@kat.thecoolest]

Uhh no

[@hal4473]

Me: -cried because of depression. -cried due to severe homesickness. -cried because of stress that has been building up and no close friend to express it. -cried because of being teased with ridiculous names until university😑. -cried because of sympathy for animals. NEVER had I cried because of joy and happiness....

[@voidzones]

*you forgot about the grades*

[@hal4473]

@@voidzones ooh, yeah. The most important one

[@voidzones]

@@hal4473 yes :')

[@sarahwellman75]

Are you okay?😳

[@biohazard9003]

shut up

[@siopao8137]

10:13 btw, the kid was watching ‘The Good Dinosaur’. Great Film

[@nodraw_]

Woman: *People usually start crying on the 2nd minu...* Me: *Crying* * W: *I haven't even started a video...* Me: *Having hysteria* *

[@katiefernandez2254]

Same 😭 They said the plot point of why ppl cried at the two minute break, then showed that little clip and I started to tear up INSTANTLY.

[@BingusFodder]

Ogres make me cry. Ogres are like onions.

[@net_lag]

*Layers*

[@matthewswitzner1046]

Why do orgys make you cry? Is it cause you feel left out?

[@net_lag]

@@matthewswitzner1046 Shrek

[@m0e.e0m]

@FEZ Originals OGRES HAVE LAYERS!

[@era1473]

@@matthewswitzner1046 ...

[@JayDieTye]

"world's leading expert in crying".. Wow... I'd love to be praised like that, I sleep like 16 hours a day.

[@litibarra407]

Did you know you can cry in your sleep to I cry in my dreams to alot when I wake up with out you I cry my life is a year drop😥

[@sea3530]

my life in one comment.

[@roonilwazlib5402]

Great relatable comment, but he’s not a world leading expert because he cries so much but because he studied it. So sadly sleeping more than being awake isn’t automatically qualifying :D

[@hobabi]

the way this video was edited was so nice. i'm someone who feels emotions in a very strong way, but i don't cry that much. i feel the urge to cry, but the tears don't fall skdjs

[@rainbowwarr]

Extremely well done! I actually held a presentation obout the topic once. One thing/occasion which also is peculiar for crying is witnessing a special moment (like first day of school) the theory there was that we moan the passing of time or that nothing can last forever.. In general realized that I really cry seldomly max. twice a year. For years I just couldn't, in spite of being heavily depressed. At the funeral of a loved one I tried to make me do it, but it didn't work. Now I'm more in touch with my emotions so occasionally I do cry, and it really is soothing 😌

[@bellatobikoy2975]

I can’t even cry sometimes I just wanna cry but I just can’t

[@mimnchii3160]

This is because you are feeling hollow which makes you feel frustrated you are so done with everything that you have losed emotions

[@OvercastCoob]

I feel this, every else feeling is completely normal for me, but sadness just makes me numb, can't cry even if i try .

[@lexiesdreams4524]

@@mimnchii3160 yeah or I'm crying and suddenly I don't feel anything anymore

[@leximatic]

Crying is partly a matter of letting go. If you are too much scared of letting go, for what reason ever, you won't cry, even if you want to. It's like your silent fears have been wrapping chains around the valve you want to be opened.

[@blue-chaos96striker72]

You are a psychopath, embrace it.

[@niciluuu-3111]

idk why but i'm a person who loves crying idk why but everything is better after i cried

[@enuu41r48]

rightt its almost refreshing

[@bloedjohan7602]

Same. It's my coping mechanism.

[@torresRoni]

Great video. Everytime i remember my mothet and how life would be with her by my side, makes me really cry, and a Song makes it more strong.

[@xoieveck9505]

Why did I think I wouldn't cry while watching this video? I'm such an emotionally driven person. I literally cry whenever i see someone cry :(

[@uhoh6092]

*when you cry nearly daily when you’re expected to cry only a couple times a month*

[@living.d3ad.girlll]

How boys cry: *girlfriend breaks up with them* How men cry: *Watching yodas death over and over again*

[@trirchpersed9757]

Spoiler

[@Shaun614]

What about Arnold's death in terminator 2?

[@ilikeanime1610]

How weebs cry :Anime ending Anime character deaths No new season of anime Sad scene on anime Basicly No game no life not getting s2 Korosensei death Angel beast ending Anohana And many other sad anime

[@Himi0]

OwU

[@sakuramochi4772]

DENKI NANI?!!

[@azraelifemre18]

I always asked myself “why are we crying?” Thank you for this video!!!!

[@BigBoiiLeem]

The one clip from film or TV that gets me every time without fail is at the end of Titanic, after Rose has died and she walks through the Grand Staircase and sees everyone who died on the Titanic. There's others that get me most of the time, but that is the only clip that consistently gets me every time.

[@FlorianFahrenberger]

Great video! Front to back, this was engaging and interesting at the same time. One thing was missing for me personally: I think that the probability to cry is very much amplified if one is tired and/or exhausted. Being a father of three little kids, this is a very well known condition for me, and I can attest with absolute certainty that when I am exhausted and tired, I will cry a lot easier. Which totally falls in line with the summary of the video that crying developed as a mechanism to show others that we need help. :-)

[@pedroluz1233]

wow man, that's actually a really great point. My brother just had his first child and he started crying a lot more often. Glad to know, in light of what you said, that he needs more help. :)

[@ryangobel5464]

Series like this are the reason I still keep my KZbin Premium. Keep it up.

[@terenarosa4790]

And WAYNE

[@MinttMeringue]

Same. I think the only things I've really watched are Mindfield, and that documentary on the boy band director dude. Glad we're getting this content

[@NLDarkCloud]

I just watched it for free even better 😇

[@native2704]

@@NLDarkCloud lol same

[@Diana-yy8kp]

@@NLDarkCloud me too:))

[@gonderage]

In 2018, on Thanksgiving day, the football thingy was playing commercials, and one of those commercials was of disabled children playing video games with customized controllers. It touched my gamer heart to the core, when I saw that the little kids could enjoy video games despite their physical disabilities. If I ever want to cry on command, I always remember that commercial.