Fromdeath threatstocursing Mother Nature, we've accepted the fact that One Direction commands a very intense and dedicated fan base. But in the most glorious of moments—a chance to see the boys in the flesh—what does the face of a Directioner really look like? Enjoy the best in fan freakoutery from various 1D stops across New York, Australia and the UK, where local tissue supply was run dry after so much (happy) tearshed.

In Sydney, every street they walk on she leaves tear stains on the ground.

We think Ms. "One" is trying to one-up you with her enlarged font.

Whoever wins this quick 10K gets to keep Liam's old water bottle.

Sing it all the way back to the cheap teeth!

There, there. Let the Republic of Ireland dry your tears.

"Don't tell her I said this, but they're no 'N Sync. "

Neither wind nor rain nor uncomfortable leg cast will stop a faithful Directioner.

"Harry's wearing a hat today? Are you serious?!"

"You don't want to see what's underneath these hands. Hint: it's a giant tear duct."

Even better than the real thing.

Who needs a roof when you have the shared love for a made-from-reality-TV band to keep you warm?

Turning the streets of New York into one big parking lot (and safety hazard).

"Anything you can scream, I can scream louder."

She's tattooed their names on her face so they know it's real. See, even One Direction fanstake Drake lyrics seriously.

"Pick me, pick me! I've already planned for a winter wedding and know what pre-school our 2.5 children will be attending."

"The judge said we had to stay 100 yards away at all times."

The face of someone who's just been told Niall isn't wearing any pants.

The face of someone who got to see it.

"Zayn's hair is even taller in person. I wasn't prepared!"

Appalled at the notion that some people could actuallyprefer The Wanted.