This pose is called ‘mewing’, signalling to others that you’re trying to sculpt your jaw by pressing your tongue against the roof of the mouth. Although the science is dubious, its effect on teen social media habits is as real as it gets.
Gen Zs might just be having fun with absurdist humour on the internet with the new TikTok trend, but I reckon they’re making more poignant commentary about culture and society than they realise.
Audience members are showing up to watch ‘Minions: The Rise of Gru’ in actual suits, which has sparked a major meme.