Is your man a 'hot rodent', a dog or a pastry? How Gen Z's 'boyfriend tribes' have redefined the dating landscape by slotting men into niche categories Hot rodent's are Gen Z's latest heartthrob, including Irish actor Barry Keoghan READ MORE: 'Finance, trust fund, 6'5, blue eyes': How a Gen Z TikTok star helped to rebrand City men from bad guys to husband material with a catchy rap - and now she's got a record deal By Alanah Khosla For Mailonline Published: 15:31, 15 June 2024 | Updated: 16:39, 15 June 2024 e-mail View comments Generation Z have branded society's biggest heartthrobs into boyfriend tribes. It might feel like there's a new tribe to learn about every other week, from Golden Retrievers to cinnamon rolls, and most recently, hot rodent men. The dating trend marks a clear change from the celebrities of the 1970s and '80s, who rocked a 'bad boy' image as they prioritised appearing strong and successful over sensitive and creative.
Today, Golden Retrievers, such as Sam Thompson , are praised for their loving and loyal qualities, while hot rodents are attractive because of their quirky appearance. However, the label is not definitive. For example, Tom Holland was once the archetypal Golden Retriever, with his boyish charm and floppy hair.
However, his new Britpop-esque short haircut placed him under a new category - baby girl. From Golden Retrievers to baby girls and most recently, hot rodent men, Gen Z have branded a new cohort of boyfriend tribes The frequent introdu.
