A puzzling new trend among Gen Z has left many older generations scratching their heads.
Teens around the world have been spotted covering their noses in family photos, sparking confusion—and even concern—from parents and older siblings.
But the mystery has finally been solved: the reason behind the viral ‘nose cover’ pose has come to light.
Still, not everyone is buying the explanation.
If you’ve noticed younger family members obscuring their noses in pictures, you’re not alone.
Even Tyson Fury’s 14-year-old daughter, Venezuela, was recently seen doing just that in a family photo shared by her mother, Paris Fury, on Instagram. She wasn’t alone either—Paris’ niece, Valentino, joined in too.
The quirky gesture left many millennials wondering what it all meant.
But now, the truth behind the trend has been revealed…


The confusing ‘nose cover’ trend has finally been explained. Credit: @parisfury1/Instagram
Jenner explains: “Using covers is the only way they can remove themselves without actually upsetting their parents by refusing to be in the photo.
“The online world is a very hard thing for teenagers to tackle as we all know. But to have pictures across social channels that parents have taken and may not be perfected can really affect teenagers.”
The expert adds: “It’s important to remember that this phase is a normal part of growing up, where seeking independence and establishing personal boundaries are key developmental milestones.”

A puzzling new trend among Gen Z has left many older generations scratching their heads.
Teens around the world have been spotted covering their noses in family photos, sparking confusion—and even concern—from parents and older siblings.
But the mystery has finally been solved: the reason behind the viral ‘nose cover’ pose has come to light.
Still, not everyone is buying the explanation.
If you’ve noticed younger family members obscuring their noses in pictures, you’re not alone.
Even Tyson Fury’s 14-year-old daughter, Venezuela, was recently seen doing just that in a family photo shared by her mother, Paris Fury, on Instagram. She wasn’t alone either—Paris’ niece, Valentino, joined in too.
The quirky gesture left many millennials wondering what it all meant.
But now, the truth behind the trend has been revealed…
