Could hot rodent men be the new male ideal?

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Society’s beauty standards constantly evolve, and sometimes in surprising ways. The terms "rodent man" and "hot rodent man" have gone viral on TikTok, racking up millions of views.  And the roots of those terms are pretty literal - they refer to men whose facial features are reminiscent of rodents like mice, rats or hamsters. I know, it might not seem like the most flattering of comparisons to start with, but it seems like rodent men are genuinely becoming the latest kind of sex symbol. What does a "rodent man" look like then? Where did the term come from? Isn't calling someone a “hot rodent man” somewhat reductive? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here: ⁠Why are mini animals so popular?⁠ ⁠Why does walking through doorways make us forget things?⁠ ⁠Could smartphone use be giving you text neck?⁠ A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. First Broadcast: 28/6/2024 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices