'Cry closet' installed at university for students who need some alone time
A university has installed a 'cry closet' for students who need somewhere to be private and sad.
The small box popped up in the campus library at the University of Utah in the US. It allows anyone stressed out to have somewhere to relax and calm down.
The box of tears was dreamed up by university student and visual artist Nemo Miller, who understands university life can get a bit much.
According to the rules posted on the closet door, the space is a "safe place for stressed-out students". Inside are soft cuddly toys.
There's a time cap of ten minutes and only one person is allowed in at any one time (no sex in the cry closet!). Also required is to knock before entering. Users are encouraged to talk about their experience using the hashtag #cryclosetuofu.
University of Utah student Jackie Larsen discovered the closet on Tuesday and shared some photos on Twitter. Her post has gone viral.
Of course, the cry closet is essentially an art installation. And it does its job – sparking a conversation and igniting debate.
In recent times, people have called out the millennial generation for being too 'soft'. Many think young people today should 'toughen up'.
Recently, the idea of 'safe spaces' on university campus' was challenged, particularly in the US.
Others argue mental health and political correctness needs to be front and centre after centuries of sexism, racism, and social divides.
https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/weird-news/cry-closet-installed-university-students-12431462
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I'm Speechless.
Or they can just suck it up and act like adults and deal with it!
Your so "Inssssenssssitive".
Yep! Proud of it too...
Ridiculous!
Did anyone here read the article of just the headline?
It's NOT a real thing. It is supposed to challenge the idea of safe spaces as being dumb. I applaud the idea.
As do I. Who would willingly place themselves in such a tiny space anyway? And I need kittens, not plush toys.
It wasn't me....
Aww Perrie, now there"s going to be disappointed people!
i definitely applaud the idea and applaud it as a work of art (since that's one of the purposes of art).
Well, this is a fun bit of expression. The plush toys were a nice touch.
Would you cry about not being able ot have sex in there? A quickie, since it's only 10 minutes.....People that need a cry closet? Life is going to be merciless and have it's way with them, over and over throughout their lives, unless they grow up.
I think some just enjoy the drama and attention it gets them.
being in the "cry closet" would make me cry
I ride snowmobiles and motorcycles. YOu can't be sad when you are doing either of these things....no crying closet required....
I would think no crying closet allowed
"There's no crying in snowmobiling!"
We already know that. What's your point?
But seriously, I think I would pay money to see you riding a moped...wearing skinny jeans and a pair of those really big and beefy biker boots, no shirt with your tats on full display, muscles bulging, hair blowing in the breeze... I'm sorry, what was the question?
LOL... I was glad it was just a description missing pictures.
Now I'm really glad you posted NO pictures.
Luckily the fish tank hides it.
As long as you dont jump all the way out we're cool.
After all your tail is covered.
Now that gets my vote!
One should ask why so many colleges and universities have created safe, comfort zones since November 2016.
I would ask if they are bulletproof ?
perhaps it is the Republican Congressional members who actually need a safe space
They should have never had them. It's a terrible idea if you are trying to make children into adults.
Why not just have a lounge area for students go relax in? And cry closet, pretty dumb ass name.