‘Frog-ization’ is considered one of the most undesirable dating trends because it can happen without you realizing it.
In today’s world of modern dating, it seems like a new popular dating term pops up every week. We are all trying to make sense of the strange and fascinating world of romance.
And now, there’s another addition to the already long list of terms like red flags, beige flags, icks, and even becoming a zombie. The worrying part is that you may not even realize it is happening to you.
jump to
- What is frog-ization?
- The phrase has gained popularity in Japan
What is ranification?
via GIPHY
Have you ever experienced the peculiar phenomenon where someone you have been in love with for a long time suddenly loses their charm the moment they show interest in you? If so, my friend, you have been the victim of the curious phenomenon that children call ‘frogization’.
While it may not have the same catchy ring to it as the other buzzworthy dating terms doing the rounds, this newly coined phrase perfectly captures the bizarre phenomenon when the person who’s once swooned suddenly loses their appeal the moment they reciprocate their desires. feelings.
The phrase has gained popularity in Japan
Unsplash
This outlandish phrase gained popularity in Japan, rising to the top spot in a survey conducted by the esteemed Zsouken think tank, which surveyed 950 Gen Zers. It seems that “frog conversion” is making waves among the older crowd. young.
According to a report published by The Mainichi, the phrase ‘frog-ization’ or ‘kaeru ka gensh’ in Japanese literally translates to ‘the phenomenon of turning into a frog’.
This strange term has a not-so-subtle inspiration from the classic fairy tale ‘The Frog Prince’, where a frog magically transforms into Prince Charming when a princess falls head over heels for him.
But hold your horses, because ‘frog-ization’ takes a wild turn and turns the original story on its head. This term is now used to capture that very relatable feeling when your rose-tinted glasses start to come unstuck the moment your love interest starts showing interest in you.
For more trending stories, follow us on Telegram.
Categories: Trending
Source: vtt.edu.vn