The 'Hot Rodent Boyfriend' or 'Sexy Rat Man' phenomenon is taking social media by storm, largely due to the release of the film "Challengers," where Zendaya's love interests, Mike Faist and Josh O’Connor, embody this unique charm. Celebrities like Matty Healy, Timothée Chalamet, and Kieran Culkin are also hailed as prime examples. To qualify as a 'Hot Rodent Boyfriend,' one generally has angular features, a slim build, and doesn't conform to traditional notions of attractiveness. While many find this trend endearing, some critics argue that calling someone a 'rodent' might not be the kindest way to compliment their looks.
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00:00The notion of the hot rodent boyfriend, also known as the sexy ratman, is taking
00:05over social media. Here's why Gen Z is obsessed. If you've been wondering what
00:11in the world hot rodent boyfriend could possibly mean, don't worry you're not
00:16alone and What's Trending is here to break it down for you. The idea of the
00:20hot rodent boyfriend became increasingly popular following the release of the
00:23film Challengers. In the movie, leading lady Zendaya finds herself in a love
00:28triangle with actors Mike Faist and Josh O'Connor, both of whom have been
00:33described by fans as sexy ratman material. Other notable examples of
00:37celebs who fit the bill are 1975 frontman Mattie Healy, Dune star Timothy
00:42Chalamet, and Succession's Kieran Culkin. But what are the requirements for a hot
00:47rodent boyfriend? According to multiple users across the web, there are three
00:51general characteristics. More angular pointed features, not necessarily falling
00:57into the conventionally attractive category, and a slimmer build opposing
01:02the looks associated with toxic masculinity. However, the trend has
01:06definitely caused some backlash, with some pointing out that rodent boyfriend
01:10may not be the nicest thing to call someone, even while technically
01:13complementing their looks.