# Hilarious Metropolitan Crying Guides Get Emotional in the Big Apple with Crying New York Tumblr By Vasiliki Marapas | Published 2014-03-13 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crying-new-york References: [itsnicethat](http://www.itsnicethat.com/articles/crying-new-york) & [cryingnewyork.tumblr](http://cryingnewyork.tumblr.com/) Crying New York is a [Tumblr](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tumblr-campaign) that locates ideal places for you to shed a few tears. It's no secret that the metropolitan way of life can be stressful -- from difficult navigation to astronomical expenses -- and sometimes you just need to let your frustrations out with a good, hearty sob. This hilarious-yet-probably-practical guide offers sage advice written in a witty and relatable tone. If you feel the need to get theatrical, it suggests you meander over to a pay phone, which, far from being obsolete, is an excellent place to host a nervous breakdown. The review recommends, "People will think you’re actually on the phone - so be sure to have at it!!!! I personally like to pretend I’m on a conference call with every person that has ever broken my heart, but feel free to make it your own!!" For a more intimate production, you can head on over to [H&M's](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hm-nolita-pop-up) spacious dressing rooms on 1328 Broadway, where the [360-mirrors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/venting-machine) will "provide you with a wonderful, dramatic look at yourself weeping from multiple angles." No matter your mood or crying style, the Crying New York tumblr has got you covered with a myriad of places for a no-holds-barred bawling session. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.4/10 - Popularity: 21% | Activity: 44% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) > [Internet](https://www.trendhunter.com/internet) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Emotional Wellness Tourism:** As people prioritize their mental health, businesses can promote services and activities that allow for emotional release in a new place while traveling. - **Humorous Self-care Guides:** Creating content that addresses mental health struggles in a humorous and relatable way can appeal to consumers who want to engage in self-care without feeling stigmatized. - **Comedic Publication Marketing:** Businesses can learn from the success of Crying New York by developing humorous marketing campaigns that capture the attention of consumers while delivering promotional messaging. ### Who This Affects Most - **Tourism:** Businesses in the tourism industry can promote emotional wellness as a unique selling point for travel destinations and experiences. - **Retail:** Retail businesses can develop unique and interactive in-store experiences that cater to customers' emotional well-being and inspire them to make purchases. - **Online Publishing:** Developing humorous and relatable content, such as Crying New York, can increase engagement and attract a wider audience to online publications. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Interactive Quiet-Locating Maps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/quiet-places-finder.md) - [Crowdsourced Restroom Code Maps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/restroom-code-maps.md) - [Humorous Parenting Guides](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eat-pray-cry.md) - [Child-Forward Travel Planning Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/trip-jones.md) - [New Yorker-Approved Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-yorks-streeteasy.md) - [Knitted New York Subways](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/straphangers-lounge.md) - [Empathic Emporium Pop-Ups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fml-store.md) - [Digital City-Inspired Art Works](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grand-central-station.md) - [Therapy-Inspired Retail Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/retail-therapy1.md)