Grab Your Hot Rodent Boyfriend: It’s Rat Boy Summer
Not so much an insult, more of an appreciation.
Beauty is in the eye of the beholder, and the “rats and rodents” among us have finally found their spotlight.
Find yourself ogling over the likes of Matty Healy or Barry Keoghan? You’re not alone. Rat boy summer is here as we steer away from the coveted “iPhone face” and replace it with rodent vibes. And we’re SO here for it!
Beefcakes be gone, let the angular, wiry, and perhaps lanky kings have their moment.
And while you’re here, have you wondered what is a passenger princess? It could be you…
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- What is Rat Boy Summer?
- What is a Rodent Boyfriend?
- Famous rat boys and rodent boyfriends
- Rat Girl Summer
What is Rat Boy Summer?
Similar to the concept of “Hot Girl Summer”, rat boy summer is all about showing love and attention for the people reminiscent of the rodent, in the best way possible. Think: sexy sunken eyes, messy hair, and pale skin to rival Edward Cullen’s.
This new type of handsome gives unconventionally attractive people a chance to dominate in a society where “the perfect face” is so highly sought after. It also breaks away from the muscular and macho aesthetic that is so idealised in society, and which is often the reason behind male eating disorders.
Albeit, the trend of rat boy summer is a little silly, it has innocent intentions of highlighting the natural beauty among those who don’t look like the people we see on social media.
What is a rodent boyfriend?
A rodent boyfriend is simply a rat boy with a girlfriend. These rodent boyfriends might look like a rat, or possibly more mouse-like, but they’re generally similar and equally as hot. They also ooze an endearing charm and come across as mysterious and reserved.
They may also look like they haven’t slept in weeks and run on cigarettes and coffee, but in a hot way.
Famous rat boys and rodent boyfriends
If you’re still not convinced or even understand what on earth I’m talking about, here are some of the rat boys and rodent boyfriends we see on our screens.
- Barry Keoghan: Hot rodent boyfriend of Sabrina Carpenter and famous for starring in Saltburn, The Killing of a Sacred Deer, and The Banshees of Inisherin
- Timothée Chalamet: Kylie Jenner is clearly a fan of the rat boy aesthetic as her boyfriend Timothée is the epitome of rodent energy
- Jeremy Allen White: Star of the hit series The Bear, Jeremy gives off true rodent vibes with his messy but cute curls and strong nose
- Matty Healy: Probably the original rat boy, and in the band The 1975 so bonus hot points
- Josh O’Connor: Starring in the saucy film Challengers, Josh has since become the poster boy for rat boy summer alongside his co-star, Mike Faist
- Mike Faist: Mike’s small features and large ears gives him classic rodent energy and his role in Challengers with Josh O’Connor has everyone lusting over him
Rat Girl Summer
Before rat boy summer, there was rat girl… the little sister of the hot girl, and the more chaotic version of the rat boy.
Rat girl summer is about channelling mischief and rebellion, being more free and social, and just letting yourself enjoy the summer. Just good vibes and being unapologetically you.
Why the comparison to rats? Rats are notorious for being spontaneous and causing mayhem, and that’s what rat girl summer is for. Scurry outside, eat what you want, and don’t ask for permission — cringe doesn’t exist for rat girls.
Curious for more? Forget hot girl summer, here’s why we’re all about rat girl summer.
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