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: