2006-06-06 00:38:53 · 12 answers · asked by Jujeaux 6 in Education & Reference ➔ Quotations
Crocodiles have a reflex that causes their eyes to tear when they open their mouths. This makes it look as though they are crying while devouring their prey. In fact, neither crocodiles nor people who shed “crocodile” tears feel sorry for their actions.
2006-06-06 01:50:13 · answer #1 · answered by Mr. Sky 6 · 6⤊ 1⤋
this explain a little bit, i found this in a editorial on slurs
Of course, I should practice what I preach: A couple of weeks ago, I used the term "crocodile tears" to describe those that flowed with the death of my black Lab, Reilly Mac. Common usage in the part of Ohio from which I hail considered such tears not only "large" but "voluminous."
Of course, most people around these parts, along with every dictionary there is, note "crocodile tears" are those of "false or affected tears" or "hypocritical sorrow," a la Bill Clinton at Ron Brown's funeral. Egads. My use of a word in a parochial fashion certainly had to set up a confusing dichotomy of emotions for readers
hope that helped
2006-06-06 07:47:25 · answer #2 · answered by gin 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Wally Gator has cried a river of tears since he was fired by Hanna-Barbera in the 60's. Oh, yeah, the bring him back occasionally in theme parks and tribute shows, but that's only to keep his trademark from expiring. Those ANIMALS!
2006-06-07 08:51:27 · answer #3 · answered by Dave 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
crocodile tears coze they live in lake and the tears have to be really distinguished from of the water in which they live ....so i guess the analogy...if you want to be notised you have to shed crocodile tears or else in this cruel world no one will take notice that you are sad or withdrawn.....you need to cry for attention man!
2006-06-06 08:15:31 · answer #4 · answered by really_confused 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No but It sounds good when your kids are crying for no reason. You know big alliagator tears?
2006-06-06 07:47:19 · answer #5 · answered by musiclover 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
hello Juju. I think we are all sad little alligators once in a while...ESPECIALLY my spoilt little brats everyday.
2006-06-07 09:43:29 · answer #6 · answered by ari 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Mr Sky is correct!
2006-06-06 21:50:07 · answer #7 · answered by bevl78 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well you'd cry too if you had Reptile Dysfunction.
2006-06-06 11:14:17 · answer #8 · answered by Marianne not Ginger™ 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you ever seen one up close? they have a reason to be sad.look at them all scaly and vicious looking
2006-06-06 07:43:26 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
they are sad & cry when thair american dinner swims to fast for them to catch/eat
2006-06-06 07:42:14 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋