i know i cry at everything but i cried at that more than most.
to my surprise i think the soundtrack actually enhanced my tears as well, rather than making me cringe like that song usually does.
i love happy crying.
It's very reassuring to know that other people cry at things like that.
(Geoff - the first video was so sweet that I haven't been able to watch yours in case it's unhappy. Sorry.)
Ignore them, animal lovers, they're just jealous their spawn/future spawn will probably shunt them into a home rather than show the same affection in later life as that lion did to two washed up hippies.
I am pissed off. I put this video on as a counter to the general cynicism that is on every other bloody post now.
Ignoring the Whitney (of whom I am not a fan) I thought it was a lovely thing.
Getting really fed up with everyone having a go at everyone else on this site - it was not why it was started and I would like to think that we are all friendly neighbours looking to connect with other people in our area, not slag them off each time they express an opinion!
There, had my say, was a long time coming.
Cue general slagging off.
@Lucy - I can't say that it made me weep - it made me laugh... BUT, I totally agree with your point. I think certain people need to take a step back and remember what the actual purpose of this site is.
@ Lucy, Colette, Petra et al - I've woken up a bit contrite this morning. I do appreciate what you're trying to do, but that clip was nauseating - mostly I think due to the bloody awful Whitney Houston song.
I will try and be more upbeat and positive in future though.
@ Glyn - totally in agreement with the Railway Children for weepy endings, but my personal fave is Kramer vs Kramer.
I was cheered to see that yesterday's Guardian Sports section page 2 comment piece was all about weeping at the Olympics pretty much permanently - I thought it was just me! The London Marathon really gets me too.
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i'm such a sap...
More on what generally happens to people who mess with animals after the break... (hint: they get eaten).
Excellent film if you haven't seen it - especially Werner Herzog's grimly Germanic narration (what else would you expect!).
If only he'd put up a fight like this guy:
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Anyway, if you really want a good weep, there's only one place to go - the end of "The Railway Children".
plus, there's nothing at all wrong with being a cynic. cynic does not equal cold-hearted, yo.