The phrase "I'm not crying, you're crying" is an expression often used humorously or playfully in response to an emotionally touching or heartwarming situation. It is usually said when someone is visibly moved or touched by something, such as a sad or heartwarming scene in a movie, a heartfelt gesture, or a touching story.
The phrase suggests that the person saying it is not the one who is feeling emotional or tearing up but rather attributing the emotions to someone else (usually in a lighthearted way). It's a playful way of acknowledging that the situation is genuinely touching and evoking emotions in everyone present, including the person saying the phrase.
Here's an example of how it might be used:
Person A: Watches a heartwarming video of a puppy reuniting with its owner after a long time, and tears up a little. Person B: "Aww, look at you getting emotional over the puppy! I'm not crying, you're crying!"
In this example, Person B is teasing Person A in a light-hearted manner for being emotional about the puppy video while denying that they themselves are also feeling emotional.
The phrase is often used in a friendly, joking manner to share a moment of empathy or connection over something that touches the heart.