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Modern men are obsessed with ‘Chad Facing’ as social media meme turns into reality
Chad Facing is a social media trend taking over the internet as men across the globe exaggerate their eyebrows and flex their muscles in their best impressions.�
In a couple of hundred years, scientists will find an old mobile phone and come across TikTok videos from across the world. They will be confronted by a series of morally questionable videos, and that solid five months the entire planet was obsessed with Kate Bushs Running up that Hill. Arguably one of the stranger ones they will face is Chad Facing, so lets take a look.�
What is a chad?
According to the internet, the term Chad first arose in Chicago, Illinois, as a derogatory way to describe a young urban American man, typically single and in his twenties or early thirties.
Chad could also be compared to similar phrases like bro , which has also gained notoriety in recent years. Often, the term is used to describe fraternity brothers.�
Urban Dictionary describes a Chad as, A phrase describing a stereotypical young urban white male, typically single and in his 20s. This phrase is usually used to denote stereotypical “Chad” behavior which is usually derogatory.
Its use as an internet slang term is a bit weird. It started as a stereotypical name for a “jock,” an attractive, athletic man who is good with women and who bullies nerds, sort of like how “Karen” for an entitled middle-aged woman and “Poindexter” for a geek, someone else suggested on Reddit.
How to do Chad facing?
Technically, anyone can do the Chad Facing trend, but it does help if you look like one already. Said people are masculine presenting, with a harsh jawline and broad shoulders.
TikToks Sam (@itsyuhboiisam) gave a step-by-step tutorial on his page back in 2022. Firstly, you should make your eyebrows as angry as possible. Next, flare your nose and suck in your cheeks to create defined dimples. Finally, smirk slightly in a way that screams, I have every privilege imaginable.
In Max Taylors TikTok tutorial, he suggested flexing to add to the overall effect.
How does social media react to Chad facing?
Chad-facing tutorials on TikTok are racking up millions of views, with the top videos having 5.2 million and 7.7 million respectively.
In one video from TikTok creator X, one person wrote: HOW DID SHE DO THE NOSE THING?? WHAT-
I WAS NOT EXPECTING IT TO LOOK SO GOOD LMAOO, another person said, as a third added, It was a pleasure becoming a chad.
In other videos, users shared their own experiences upon trying out a tutorial. Most confessed to it being more difficult than they first thought.
I did it and looked Like Cheryl, one person said, while someone else concluded, bro i look like squidward from spongebob.
