Complex

Crying Kid Meme Gives People the Courage to Accept Difficult Truths

In a perfect world, burgeoning memes would never be subjected to something as tepid as a full-blown explainer article. Alas, we do not live in that world. The latest meme to secure united attention ...
Entrepreneur

‘Crying Northwestern Kid’ Turned His Viral Fan Moment Into a Successful Harvard Admissions Essay. He Says the Experience Taught Him About Empathy.

Six years ago, Phillips was watching No. 8 Northwestern take on No. 1 Gonzaga during March Madness when he became a meme. You probably know John Phillips as “Crying Northwestern kid.” The viral moment ...
Business Insider

'Crying Northwestern Kid' turned his viral fan moment into a successful Harvard admissions essay. He says the experience taught him about empathy.

You probably know John Phillips as "Crying Northwestern kid." The viral moment that made him famous 6 years ago taught him some great lessons he shared with Insider. Phillips even wrote about becoming ...