The internet can be a very strange place and a bizarre new selfie trend that's popping up all over our feeds can definitely be used as evidence of that.
People have taken to testing a bizarre new "beauty hack" that temporarily plumps your pout with the help of glue. Yep, that's right — they're literally gluing the tops of their lips to their upper lips to make it appear as though they've got the juiciest puckers out there.
After, they're proudly showing off their results with a series of selfies and videos — but not everyone thinks this trend is a good move.
The weird and potentially dangerous trend has been slammed after some people have got "stuck" from using superglue instead of lash glue, which is safe for use on skin, leading to many to brand it utterly "stupid".
i can’t get the superglue off my lips so here’s my new lip look pic.twitter.com/brX7jPItBu
— jord | BLM (@jrdnhlly) September 10, 2019
The trend, which is being described as "ridiculous", reportedly originated on video-sharing app TikTok before making its way to Twitter, where it has quickly gone viral as people upload themselves attempting the unique DIY beauty technique.
update I tried it and wtf..... pic.twitter.com/ewgMmDkdQi
— SARAH🦋 (@meximarie15) September 7, 2019
Despite it's popularity though, it has copped some serious backlash — especially from concerned parents.
Good thing for the rest of the population there is no short supply of stupid, ignorant, fake and low self-esteem people in the world ever. This is proof of it. Hopefully they don’t reproduce and infest the rest of the population.
— Asian Persuasion (@FinebcFuchs) September 11, 2019
Awwww....Thank you, but beauty is only skin-deep and stupid is forever. The girl in that video is naturally cute and doesn’t need to glue her lip to her face. I’m sure when she opens her mouth outcomes DUH..🤦🏼♀️🤣 pic.twitter.com/2oqOi18DIO
— Barbara Emma (@MsBarbaraEmma) September 8, 2019
y’all look stupid putting lash glue on your upper lips to make it look bigger 🥴
— chel (@chelsmaygon) September 7, 2019
I tried the gluing your lips with lash glue to make them look bigger trick last night...not gonna post the pics but just know it looked as awful as it sounds
— antifa tesla (@trashytesla) September 12, 2019
Others however, were impressed with the results, sharing their surprise.
wow that actually.. doesn’t look terrible?¿
— 721 •🕊⚔️🌿 (@ayanatheoracle) September 7, 2019
I actually think this is a great idea and fun for a night out!!!!!! Its not quite lip injections but it works! But is that crazy glue!!!!!!!!
— Michelle L. Cummings (@ShellyGirl101) September 8, 2019
Most though just mocked the weird trend, posting a series of memes.
— Reformed Democrat (@Deplorable_JJ) September 11, 2019
Be like.. pic.twitter.com/rgcBFCvVTy
— Dee'Challa (@agwat_dee) September 7, 2019
Imagine her saying "Ooops, my lips fell apart" pic.twitter.com/1roKbHy91W
— Alveezy. (@mylifeasalvin) September 7, 2019
When the glue wears off pic.twitter.com/DSMHTIgfZD
— Edgar Alonso (@Edgarr2116) September 7, 2019
Superglue is an incredibly strong adhesive that when comes into contact with skin, is best tackled by soaking in water according to official advice listed on the Queensland Health website.
If you find your skin bonded together, immerse areas in warm soapy water. Use a rotating motion to roll skin apart. Nail polish remover has often been used to break down superglue but solvents should not be used on sensitive skin or near open wounds.