Young people have been partaking in a bizarre ‘nose cover’ trend in family photos – and now, the internet has found out why…
A recent trend amongst the youth has left many people feeling absolutely baffled.
Gen Z-ers around the world have been covering their noses in family photos, leaving older siblings and parents confused and concerned.
But now, it’s been confirmed exactly why these young people are partaking in the ‘nose cover’ trend.
However, not everyone is convinced by their explanation.
You may have spotted certain members of Gen Z covering their noses in photos.
Tyson Fury’s 14-year-old daughter Venezuela was seen covering her face in a family picture posted on mum Paris Fury’s Instagram along with Paris’ niece Valentino.
The strange move had left many millennials scratching their heads.
However, now, the real reason behind the unusual photo trend has been disclosed…
However, not everyone is accepting this explanation.
One writes on Facebook: “Stupid reason. Some day they’ll wish they had nice family photos to remember the good times and they’ll all have their hands in their faces.”
Another agrees: “I am so glad my kids are grown and I have amazing pictures of them in all sorts of places and events and holidays… as well as their friends.”
What is the ‘nose cover’ trend?
Mum Michelle Harris opened up to Fabulous about the trend, explaining: “After several attempts to snatch the perfect Christmas family photo, I turned to my teen and finally asked him why.
“And then the big whopper… ‘Are you being bullied?’
Harris continues: “He went on to explain how the ‘nose cover’ is just a signal to their peers that they won’t be caught ‘slipping’ which we eventually translated to meaning ‘off guard’.
Parenting experts and founders of The Carol App, Holly Zoccolan and Amanda Jenner, also spoke to Fabulous about the weird social media trend.
“The online world is a very hard thing for teenagers to tackle as we all know. But to have pictures across social channels that parents have taken and may not be perfected can really affect teenagers.”
