The trend nose gap went viral on TikTok which has been blasted for being problematic, read to know about this trend and its meaning
Many trends on TikTok have gone viral. Out of the viral trends, few are light-hearted and fun, others are quite problematic and toxic.
Recently the ‘hook nose’ filter went viral and it helps to allow users to see themselves with a big hooked nose. After the filter was slammed for mocking ethnic groups and also fuelling insecurities, TikTok officially deleted the filter.
What Is Nose Gap And Its Meaning After Trend Goes Viral On TikTok
what the hell is a nose gap pic.twitter.com/pxnxem1rRe
— ami 🥟 (@namoicon) November 4, 2022
what the fuck is a nose gap please get a hobby
— haya 💋 (@girImuse) November 4, 2022
After hook nose, another controversial trend ‘nose gap’ is gaining popularity and it’s already facing backlash for making people question their looks.
Nose Gap Trend Explained
This ‘nose gap,’ trend is scientifically called the philtrum and it is the small piece of skin between your nose and on top lip. This feature is trending on TikTok because all the users are suggesting that they are having a small gap in between the lip and nose which is more attractive while having a big one is being very ‘ugly.’
Having a small philtrum is literally very pretty and rare and many people have the same sized ones. Apart from this, massive users are posting videos of them checking how big or small their gap is and also sharing their findings on the app.
People On Nose Gap Trend
Numerous people are criticizing the viral trend for uselessly making people feel insecure about their nose gaps which are a normal feature of the human anatomy. In a video with more than 5 million views, one TikToker user stated: “To all the people saying ‘oh look at the gap between my nose and my mouth YOU’RE A HUMAN
People in the comments section also blasted the latest trend as they could not have understood why anyone would be insecure about what most people have.
“They try to make sure ANYTHING an insecurity,” one has commented. “I’m confused and Do they want their nose and mouth touching?” another user has stated.