Originally Posted by brettsymartin

...I'm working on a story for a national radio program about a strange flying phenomenon I've experienced. I am not a cryer——at movies or otherwise——but for some reason when I'm on an airplane I can't help but cry at whatever movie I'm watching. This can get very embarassing, particularly when seated next to some macho stranger and when the movie is, say, "Freaky Friday" or "Sweet Home Alabama" for the 14th time.

Does anybody else experience this or know someone who does? Any thoughts on why?