Scientist debunks the ‘Mile Cry Club’ theory that passengers are more likely to cry during films on a plane
Theory that high altitude makes travellers more susceptible to shedding a tear proven untrue by doc
THE Mile Cry Club where people weep more at films while on a plane is a myth, say researchers.
Travellers have speculated for years as to why it happens, with alcohol, pressurised cabins or stress were given as reasons.
Expert Dr Paul Wicks discovered watching on a plane or sofa made no difference.
He said: “If there was a difference it wasn’t due to being up in the air. The rate of crying is very similar to being up in the air or on the ground.
“We were surprised to find no elevated level of crying on a plane.
“Age, annual household income, feeling tired, or drinking alcohol were not significant factors either.
“When you are on a plane you choose different films. When people are having an emotional reaction it may be that they have chosen a different type of film that is a guilty pleasure.”
He said the answer may be that on long haul flights passengers binge watch films.
Last year Ed Sheeran revealed recently that he started crying as he watched a film in view of other passengers.
He said: “I cried watching Forrest Gump on a plane, it was at the end when Jenny dies."
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