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humor The Onion 2026-06-12

Study Confirms Your Asshole Tone Is Why People Cry, Not Your Words.

Scientists have discovered that people cry not because of what you say, but because of your condescending tone and judgment. Apparently, saying 'Oh, you actually went to the gym today?' with a snicker makes people feel stupid. Shocking, I know.


<p>BLOOMINGTON, IN—Scientists may be one step closer to answering the question of whether you are ineloquent or just an asshole after participants in a study of your communication skills confirmed Friday that their crying was not linked to what you said, but to the way you said it. “The words themselves aren’t mean, but your [&#8230;]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://theonion.com/study-crying-not-linked-to-what-you-said-but-the-way-you-said-it/">Study: Crying Not Linked To What You Said But The ...

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