All articles tagged with #mewing
John Mew, a British orthodontist known for his unorthodox mewing technique and theories on facial development, died at 96. His methods, which aimed to reshape jaws and faces through tongue posture and lifestyle changes, were dismissed by mainstream medicine but gained a large online following, especially among adults and online communities. Despite controversy and lack of scientific validation, his ideas influenced alternative health and beauty circles.
Teachers on TikTok are explaining the trend of "mewing" among tweens and teens, which originally started as a viral jawline-strengthening technique on TikTok. The gesture, involving pursing lips and pointing to the jawline, is now being used by students to signal that they are adults and to avoid participating in class or discussions, leading to concerns about disrespect in the classroom. While some take a light-hearted approach, others, like music teacher Teresa Kaye Newman, express frustration and see it as a disrespectful and dismissive behavior that undermines the learning environment.