Some humans are taking their relationship cues from penguins these days. A relationship trend called “pebbling' involves sending memes, videos or links to a person to connect or show affection.
Some humans are taking their relationship cues from penguins. A social media trend called 'pebbling' involves sending memes, videos or links to a person to connect or show affection, according to some experts. The name was inspired by Gentoo penguins, known for leaving pebbles in the nests of their mates as a form of affection, social media influencers have claimed.
Abby and Cooper, a young couple in their 20s from Maryland, told Fox News Digital that pebbling is a fun, easy way to express affection. 'I send Instagram Reels to Abby when it relates to something she’s done in the past … I also send TikToks about murder mystery shows and cute animals to spark her interest,' Cooper told Fox News Digital. The young couple said pebbling helps them stay connected when they are apart. 'Pebbling is an act of care. Every pebble is a bid for connection.
Sharing memes, links, GIFs or videos gives parents the opportunity to show their children that they are thinking of them, she noted. 'Even if their children roll their eyes or consider what was received as goofy, the basic ‘I am thinking about you’ message is conveyed,' Giffords said. CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APP While pebbling can help parents demonstrate affection, empathy and concern in moderation, the timing and quantity of the messages are important, too, the expert cautioned.
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