Welcome to FTW Explains, a guide to catching up on and better understanding stuff going on in the world. Have you seen some stuff on TikTok or elsewhere about something called mewing and all the kids are doing it? And you're very confused about that whole thing? Don't worry. We're here to help.
To answer your first question: Yes, mewing. And it’s not a cat thing. It’s something that’s been around for a few years, but now it’s positively exploded as a meme, particularly on TikTok, and maybe — if you’re like me — you’ve heard your kids talking about something where you touch your jaw and then do the shushing motion or do the Dikembe Mutombo finger wag.
Let’s dive in:
Did you say … mewing? Like a cat?
What did I just watch?
OK, so per our good friends at Know Your Meme:
Mewing is a slang term referring to a tongue exercise in which the tongue is rested against the roof of the mouth, which some have claimed can change the shape of one’s jawline.
It’s apparently called mewing because it was created by an orthodontist named Mike Mew. And no, I have no idea if it works or not.
@murned brain rot on live TV #cringetok #memestiktok
Uh, what?
I know. It’s … very weird. Also, it’s pronounced MEEWING, not MEOWING.
@l.a.mayiza #ukraine #theboys #millitaryedits #meme
⬠original sound – ð²ð½ðºð¸EJð´ââ ï¸ð¤ð½â¡ï¸â¡ï¸
So what are people doing with it?
Apparently, the youngs are using it as an excuse to not respond to a question (see the video below) because they’re too busy mewing.
@mr_lindsay_sped Replying to @Ohmygoodness Don’t let them hit you with the ð¤«ð¤«ð¤«! ð This one is called #mewing and thisnis what it is! #genalpha #slang #genz #middleschoolslang #teach #teachersoftiktok #teacherfyp #highschoolteacher #middleschoolteacher #mewing
