"Not to be confused with the sushi accompaniment, wabi-sabi is a Japanese aesthetic philosophy that finds beauty in imperfection and the natural process of aging-something we could all use a little more of in the age of "preventative facelifts." The concept celebrates imperfection and the natural wear and tear that occurs with the passage of time, whether that's a gently worn step, a chipped mug, or smile lines."
"A sound featuring the term has since gone viral on TikTok, introducing many to the idea for the first time. Nearly half a million videos have been posted under the viral audio, originating from the animated sitcom King of the Hill. In one episode, the character Bobby Hill picks up a rose and says, "I like how mine's a little off-center. It's got wabi-sabi." That clip has since been repurposed by users celebrating everything from crooked teeth to aquiline noses as wabi-sabi."
Wabi-sabi is a Japanese aesthetic philosophy that finds beauty in imperfection and the natural process of aging. TikTok users are applying wabi-sabi to facial features such as snaggle teeth, gaps, and birthmarks, celebrating perceived flaws. A viral sound from King of the Hill has nearly half a million videos using the concept. The trend reframes individuality and acceptance amid increasing aesthetic inflation and extreme cosmetic interventions, offering a counterpoint to looksmaxxing and preventive facelifts. Users repurpose the clip to celebrate crooked teeth, aquiline noses, and other features, while some nuance of the original philosophy is lost in online spread.
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