178: Silent Crying, Loud laughter, Gen Z Stares & The Resting Bitch Tongue

On this TikTok live episode, Roula and Rosie explore our complex relationship with emotions. Roula notices that people laugh loudly but try to hide their tears, prompting a candid conversation about why we call it “ugly crying” and feel ashamed to cry in public. Rosie explains the concept of ugly crying—uncontrollable sobbing complete with puffiness and snot—and they discuss how societal conditioning tells us to apologise for tears. The hosts share their own coping strategies, from having a good cry in the car to using laughter as therapy. They reflect on the physical release that comes after a big cry or belly laugh, and note how both can leave you exhausted.Later, the conversation takes a playful turn. They joke about joining a laughter club, reminisce about baby‑laugh videos, and reveal the Gen Z stare—a seemingly emotionless look attributed to growing up on webcams. Roula’s husband’s attempt at the stare sends her into fits of laughter. The pair also coin a new phrase, “resting bitch tongue,”to describe a passive‑aggressive remark that stings out of nowhere. With audience participation and cultural insights, this imperfect but lively episode reminds listeners to embrace their emotions and not be afraid of a good cry or laugh.Episode HighlightsLaughing vs. crying: Roula observes that we laugh openly but hide our tears; Rosie introduces the idea of “ugly crying” and explains how it looks.Emotional release & exhaustion: The hosts share how both crying and laughing can be cathartic yet draining, and discuss the relief of a loud car cry.Laughter clubs & contagious joy: They explore the concept of laughter therapy, noting how even baby‑laugh videos can make anyone smile.Gen Z stare: Roula demonstrates the emotionless “Gen Z stare” and Rosie questions whether online schooling is really to blame; they compare it to a resting‑bitch face.Resting bitch tongue: Roula invents “resting bitch tongue” to describe those unexpected, cutting remarks in everyday conversation.When was the last time you laughed so hard you cried—or had an “ugly cry” that left you drained? Share your stories with us on TikTok or in the comments! If you enjoyed this live episode, follow us on TikTok for more behind‑the‑scenes chats and subscribe to The Rosie & Roula Show wherever you listen. Your feedback helps us grow—leave a rating and review on your favourite podcast platform.Related episodes28: Laugh 'Til You Cry, Cry 'Til You Laugh!--------------------☕️ Buy us a coffee!🎙️ Send us a voice message🛍️ Buy some Rosie and Roula merch!--------------------⭐️ Leave us a review▶️ Follow us on Instagram and TikTok🎞️ Subscribe to our YouTube channel--------------------🎧 Check out Roula's podcast🎧 Check out Rosie's podcast