Why People Cry
Whether it's a brutal breakup or just bombing a Holy Innocents math test, this overwhelming feeling of falling short is a guaranteed way to start the waterworks.
What is failure (or failing a test)?
The $700 million man himself, this two-way Japanese superstar completely shifted the baseball universe when he put on Dodger Blue.
Who is Shohei Ohtani?
Obsessively worrying about these invisible microorganisms can lead to someone feeling forced to wash their hands dozens of times a day.
What are germs (or bacteria)?
Your body is basically begging you to stop working because you're trying to survive on only three hours of this nightly biological necessity.
What is sleep?
The most classic, simple excuse in high school: "It's just too..." this four-letter word that means requiring a lot of effort.
What is hard?
You're just trying to help make dinner, but chopping this pungent root vegetable releases a chemical gas that immediately attacks your tear ducts.
What is an onion?
Standing at a massive 6-foot-7, this Bronx Bomber and Yankees captain famously crushed 62 home runs in 2022 to break the American League record.
Who is Aaron Judge?
Experiencing extreme anxiety and distress if the items on your desk aren't arranged with perfect visual this—meaning they look exactly the same on both sides.
What is symmetry?
You've been staring at a glowing screen for so long that you develop this painful, pounding feeling in your temples.
What is a headache?
"I just don't have enough of..." this non-renewable resource, usually blamed because you procrastinated until 11:30 PM the night before the deadline.
What is time?
It is completely acceptable to sob uncontrollably when watching the devastating ending of a sad one of these, like The Notebook or Pixar's Inside Out.
What is a movie?
Also a massive Dodgers superstar, this right fielder and former MVP absolutely dominates the leadoff spot and is a massive fan favorite at Chavez Ravine.
Who is Mookie Betts?
A common symptom is feeling intensely forced to repeatedly check this heat-producing kitchen appliance to make absolutely sure it is turned off before leaving the house.
What is the stove (or oven)?
Pushing yourself way too hard during Moore League sports practice without giving your muscles a rest day dramatically increases your risk of suffering this.
What is an injury?
"The teacher just doesn't..." this two-word phrase—a classic cop-out where you blame the instructor's personal feelings towards you instead of your own study habits.
What is "like me"?
You can easily be brought to tears by accidentally slamming this ironically named bundle of nerves in your elbow against the edge of a desk.
What is the funny bone?
Known for his flowing hair and absolutely massive playoff home runs, this incredible Philadelphia Phillies first baseman wears number 3.
Who is Bryce Harper?
The disorder is deeply characterized by intrusive, unwanted these—which are persistent images, urges, or ideas that pop into a person's head and won't go away.
What are thoughts?
Stepping away from your desk actually recharges this five-letter "F" word, allowing you to easily zero in on your work when you finally return to it.
What is focus?
A massive excuse is claiming you completely lack this "T" word of natural aptitude or skill, like complaining, "I just wasn't born a math person."
What is talent?
You have three homework assignments due at 11:59 PM, practice ran late, and you are experiencing this six-letter psychological state of being pushed to your limit.
What is stress?
Flashing serious style for the San Diego Padres, this Dominican superstar is famous for his signature stutter-step right before he rounds third base on a home run.
Who is Fernando Tatis Jr.?
The "C" in OCD stands for this word, which describes the repetitive, ritualistic behaviors a person feels intensely driven to perform to reduce their anxiety.
What is Compulsive (or Compulsion)?
Your brain is completely fried, leading to this seven-letter "B" word that describes a state of total mental, physical, and emotional exhaustion: You're at the end of your rope.
What is burnout?
"I don't have the right..." this, meaning you're blaming your lack of expensive cleats or a fancy laptop for your failure to succeed.
What is equipment (or gear)?