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LightbulbIcon t1_j4675kl wrote

It’s heartwarming to hear about the passion people have for such an important thing. Amazing work

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Amationary t1_j47jeku wrote

“Burst into tears” is a common phrase/hyperbole here in Aus, just in case it’s not common elsewhere. Just means cried, could have been a few tears while cheering or full out sobbing, it’s a wide spectrum.

So happy about the nest boxes working!!! Love our wildlife and the fires have been devastating

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InaneAnon t1_j47m1om wrote

"burst into tears" is a common saying in English everywhere

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happierthanuare t1_j47zzr0 wrote

Hmmm yeah. But in the US (at least my area) it does actually meaning suddenly begin sobbing. Not just a tear or two like it apparently can be used in AUS.

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boogasaurus-lefts t1_j48ulo1 wrote

Yeah I was about to say the same which got lost in translation with a yank mate in a convo few years back.

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Government_Paperwork t1_j47nd8p wrote

Ah, thanks for that. I was imagining that they were freaking the animals out loudly sobbing. Which is fine if they did need a big cry but it just didn’t ring true for some reason. It would probably be a more reserved happy cry if you are relieved for the animal.

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hdcase1 t1_j47rbva wrote

Thank you, I thought maybe she exploded

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SaladeVerte t1_j45rbbq wrote

Tell me you want a shocking headline without telling me you want a shocking headline

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Dr_barfenstein t1_j48ucrs wrote

Yeahhhh it’s kinda sad to see ABC fall for clickbait-y headlines. This is our national, independent govt funded news source but they’ve slowly added more of this to their headlines as time has gone on to stay relevant.

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sirlucd t1_j44yjak wrote

Why did he cry isn't that a good thing

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Poschta t1_j45n8xw wrote

Man's never been moved to tears in his whole life? That's sad.

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WaterStriker_ t1_j470f5p wrote

is it though? i dont think its normal to burst into tears from joy never seen it

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Poschta t1_j477hqx wrote

There are multiple forms of crying. It's emotional release. It can be a burst into tears, it can be ugly sobbing, it can be a single tear running down your cheek and each and every one of these ways is normal and legitimate.

Forgot to mention, the reasoning can be whatever, too. As I said, emotional release. Could be joy, anger, fear, frustration, empathy. Some people force themselves to contain it, others don't or can't. Some will not feel the urge at all. All valid. I've shed a few happy tears myself in my time, feels really good, actually.

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KayakerMel t1_j471s0w wrote

I've cried tears of joy for getting a statistically significant result in a months long experiment. If I was in conversation conservation, I too would be sobbing out of relief that the intervention worked.

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wonplater99 t1_j45nih0 wrote

Why y’all so negative, this dude prolly just asking a genuine question jee

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_Fun_Employed_ t1_j46ivm5 wrote

It’s ironic as this dude getting shutdown so hard for questioning feelings isn’t going to help him in anyway understand and if anything might just make him less likely to question/try and understand in the future.

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Amithrius t1_j46vmft wrote

It is a good thing. Sometimes extreme emotion can make people cry, even if it's a good feeling.

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