Bernard O'Shea: Forget 'rat girl summer' — join me for 'wet mat summer'

'Wet mat summer', unlike 'hot rat', is not about getting out of the house at all. It's about looking out the window while you make the best of your indoor dry surroundings

Bernard O'Shea. Photograph Moya Nolan

The internet has been buzzing with the ‘rat girl summer’ and ‘hot rodent’ trends, which have gained significant popularity on platforms such as TikTok. 

‘Rat girl summer’, coined by Lola Kolade, encourages embracing carefree and whimsical behaviour inspired by the energy of rodents.