In this article we are going to address the topic of Tongue popping, a topic that has generated interest and debate in contemporary society. Tongue popping has been the object of study, reflection and controversy, and its impact has been felt in various areas, from the personal to the global level. Throughout this article, we will explore the different aspects related to Tongue popping, from its origin and evolution to its relevance in today's world. We will also analyze the various opinions and positions that exist around Tongue popping, as well as the implications it has on people's lives and society in general. Through an interdisciplinary approach, this article seeks to provide a comprehensive and in-depth vision of Tongue popping, with the aim of contributing to the understanding and reflection on this topic that is so relevant today.
Tongue popping is the act of creating an audible clicking[1] noise for emphasis in conversation using one's tongue.
Tongue popping has been described as the "signature catchphrase" of Alyssa Edwards, an American drag performer most known for competing on RuPaul's Drag Race. According to Jamie Lee Curtis Taete of Vice News, "Via Alyssa, the pop has crossed over into fairly mainstream queer usage. It has a variety of meanings, but is generally used to emphasize something, dismiss another person, or act as an exclamation point."[2] Alyssa Edwards has released a "novelty Christmas song" called "Tongue Pop the Halls".[2] Cheryl Hole of RuPaul's Drag Race UK also tongue pops.[3][4]
In 2017, Alaska Thunderfuck said, "And then also one of my favorite noises is a tongue pop. This is drag. In order to do drag, you have to learn how to do this ... And that’s different from a tongue click, which is a different mechanism, and the differentiation is very important."[5]
Aquaria,[6] Cardi B,[7] Tamar Braxton[8] and Laganja Estranja are also notorious for the skill.[9]