Jeanne Brown, a graduate student at McGill University, has presented findings that challenge the stereotype that vocal fry, or 'creaky voice,' is predominantly used by women. Her research, shared at the Acoustical Society of America meeting in Philadelphia, indicates that men actually use vocal fry more frequently than women. Vocal fry is characterized by a drop in pitch at the end of sentences and is produced when vocal cords slacken, resulting in a distinctive rattling sound. This vocal register has been noted in various popular singers, including Britney Spears, Justin Bieber, and Lady Gaga, who utilize it to enhance emotional expressiveness in their music. The study raises questions about societal perceptions of vocal fry and its association with gender, suggesting that the phenomenon is more complex than previously thought.