The “sexy rat boyfriend” or “hot rodent man” is this summer’s biggest dating craze, according to Generation Z.
The magazine Dazed provided a rough definition, stating that “daring handsome men tend to be more svelte than muscular, with more pinched, angular features.” Even though they are frequently not particularly attractive, this just makes them more alluring.”
“Women long for someone who is loyal, unconventionally attractive with sharp eyes and angular faces, otherwise known as a hot rodent boyfriend,” the Daily Mail added, noting that personality is another important consideration.
“Not only should they be funny, but sensitive at the same time with the ability to form meaningful connections with those around them,” said the media outlet.
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Patti Stanger, a matchmaker, told News that overall, the trend is positive.
“I think it’s fantastic that women are discovering a diversity of traits in guys and that we are eschewing the traditional classic appearances. “Perhaps, women will also benefit from this,” Stanger stated.
Taylor Swift’s ex-boyfriend Matty Healy is a prime example—one that is frequently presented—of a “hot rodent man”.
Before it gained popularity this year, Matt Healy was the first person to use the phrase “sexy but in a rat kind of way,” which was first used in a 2019 comment on X.
