"Rat girl summer" is a new social media trend that encourages people to embrace their inner rodent.

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The trend was started by TikTok creator Lola Kolade, who defines a rat girl as someone who is "scurrying around the streets,

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Other key aspects of rat girl summer include eating nourishing meals, killing the cringe and not overthinking things.

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Another TikTok creator, @tamillionaire4eva, says her five P's for a rat girl summer are pals, plan, plug, plot and perspective.

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Rat girls are encouraged to go outside and explore, but they can also save two days of the week for "decaying,"

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Some people believe that you can be a rat girl all year round, while others believe that it is a summer-only trend.

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Rat girl summer is a reminder that it is okay to let loose and have fun, without worrying about what other people think.

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The trend is also a way to encourage people  to be more adventurous and to  explore new things.

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Ultimately, rat girl summer is about living your life to the fullest and having fun without any regrets.

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