What Is The Nose Cover Pose And Why Gen Z Is Using It In Family Photos

Gen Z isn’t exactly a fan of many things, and family photos definitely make the top three on their list of dislikes. However, there are moments when you find yourself obliged to participate in the annual family photo session. In such predicaments, these Zoomers have ingeniously devised a fresh strategy to sidestep the ordeal – introducing the nose cover pose. This move involves Gen Zers concealing the middle of their faces with their hands during family photos. It’s more like a carefully crafted technique designed by camera-shy teens to keep their faces incognito.

The Sun recently shed light on this trend, showcasing an example from the Fury family. Paris Fury, wife of boxer Tyson Fury, posted a family photo on her Instagram story for her niece’s birthday. Amidst the smiling faces of the family, Paris’ 14-year-old daughter Venezuela and her 13-year-old niece Valentino employed the nose cover technique, skillfully keeping their faces out of the frame.

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The motivation behind this peculiar pose seems to stem from the fact that today’s teens are extremely online, actively seeking to avoid potential embarrassment. With social media becoming a virtual playground for teasing and mockery, the nose cover pose acts as a strategic defence mechanism against the online roast.

Parent Michelle Harris shared her experience with The Sun, revealing how she questioned her teen son’s reluctance to participate in family photos. To her surprise, he replied, “No, but I will be if you post pictures of me online without my consent!”

He went on to explain that it seems teenagers these days have their own group chats, buzzing with activity as they connect with school peers. In these digital spaces, they’re on a mission, actively scouting and competing to uncover and share the most cringe-worthy family photos of each other. The goal? To unleash a wave of playful teasing and roasting within their tight-knit online groups.

Parenting expert Amanda Jenner suggests that the trend might be related to the typical awkward phase teens go through, marked by acne and a lack of enthusiasm about their appearance. As parents eagerly document every milestone, the online landscape becomes a challenging space for teens, where unfiltered and unedited photos can be used against them.

“It’s very sad that we can’t share and be proud of family photos, but unfortunately this is the way it is today,” laments Jenner.