You probably did it around 70 times last year, yet you probably don't understand the psychological and physiological processes at work when you cried. Don't feel bad - no one does. Join Chuck and Josh as they poke around your tear ducts in this episode.
AI Summary
Get ready for a dive into one of humanity's most mysterious behaviors - crying! In this episode, Josh and Chuck explore the fascinating science behind tears, from why chopping onions makes us weep to whether animals can actually cry emotionally. They examine the different types of tears we produce, debate whether having a good cry actually makes you feel better, and dig into some pretty questionable theories about why humans evolved to cry in the first place.
Movies Discussed
Brian's Song
"they sit you down in a lab and make you watch Brian's song — Used as an example of a sad movie that might be shown in clinical crying studies."
— Josh
Dr. Katz, Professional Therapist
"Did you ever see the Dr. Katz about the man hugs? — Josh references a specific episode or bit from this animated comedy series about man hugs."
— Josh
The Muppet Christmas Carol
"I showed my kids a Muppet Christmas Carol, one of the best Christmas movies ever — Referenced in listener mail from a teacher in Germany who showed this movie to her kindergarten class."
The Thing with Two Heads
"He was also in the thing with two heads — Josh mentions this horror movie featuring Rosie Greer as part of a tangent about the football player/actor."
— Josh
Water for Elephants
"Have you heard of the movie Water for Elephants? — Josh mentions this movie while discussing whether elephants can cry, referencing an incident at the premiere where an elephant appeared to cry."
— Josh
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