Some experts refer to the social media trend known as “pebbling” as the act of connecting or expressing affection with someone through the transmission of memes, videos, or links.
According to social media influencers, the name was inspired by Gentoo penguins, which are renowned for placing pebbles in their mates’ nests as a sign of affection.
According to psychologists, the “SADFISHING” social media trend may be indicative of “CONCERNING” issues.
“Sending memes, links, and videos to others isn’t trivial — it signals that you’re thinking about them and want them to share your joy,” psychologist Dr. Adam Grant stated on his X account. He works at the University of Pennsylvania’s Wharton Business School.
Based on penguins giving stones to possible mates, it’s called pebbling,” he continued. “A kind deed is what pebbling is. Each stone is an attempt to connect.
Pebbling fosters deeper connections and is a special way for young couples to let their significant others know they are thinking of them, according to several of them who spoke with News .
A young Maryland couple in their 20s named Abby and Cooper told News that pebbling is a simple and enjoyable way to show love. (For privacy concerns, they declined to disclose their last names.)
