The Gist What is Gen-Z Doing with Mewing?
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Apr 30, 2025 
Sadie Dingfelder, author of 'Do I Know You?', dives into the viral craze of 'mewing', examining its dubious claims of enhancing jawlines and the lack of scientific evidence backing it. She humorously recounts absurd stories about people falling for this trend. The conversation also touches on geopolitical happenings during Trump's presidency, particularly his deals in Ukraine, blending laughs with serious insights on international relations. Additionally, the importance of the Interagency Council on Homelessness is highlighted, underscoring the need for effective government agencies.
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What Mewing Is and Its Origins
- Mewing involves pressing the tongue to the roof of the mouth for short periods multiple times per hour.
- It is promoted by disbarred orthodontists but lacks scientific support and can be misused as a social signal.
Mewing Explained and Debunked
- Mewing is a tongue posture exercise intended to create a more prominent jawline by pressing the tongue to the roof of the mouth.
- However, there's no scientific evidence it works for adults as jaw growth is complete.
Mewing Injury Example
- An 18-year-old practiced mewing seven hours a day and developed an impacted salivary gland requiring surgery.
- This shows potential harm from excessive dedication to this ineffective technique.
