Christopher Gorham

Talk about songs that make me cry: Track 7 on the 'Phineas and Ferb' soundtrack, 'Summer (Where Do We Begin?).' When you get to the part about sitting with your brother underneath the shade of a big tree in the backyard, ohmygod. Turn on the waterworks.

American Actor

Used in engineering or municipal conversations about water supply systems.

Technical Term

Often refers to the network of pipes and facilities in a specific place.

Local Infrastructure

Discussion about waterworks can involve public interest or issues about water safety.

Public Concern

Often used to describe an emotional outburst, especially when unexpected.

Emotional Trigger

Sometimes implies that the crying is excessive or done for effect.

Exaggerated Response

Be careful; 'waterworks' can be misleading if the listener expects a literal reference to water.

Easily Misunderstood

Refers to installations that create appealing visual effects with water.

Visual Attraction

Can signify features designed for play, like those in water parks or playgrounds.

Waterworks