Shaking Head, Cat Shaking Head, Smug Head Shake: which name is which?

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Short answer

All of them point to one move: the head rocks side to side, eyes closed and self-satisfied, until the eyes open wide and the tongue appears. It is not a refusal. People also type Cat Shaking Head, Cow Shaking Head, Smug Head Shake or Shaking Head AI.

Samoyed with white fur on a beige couch, mouth open and tongue showing, looking straight into the lens
Samoyed with white fur on a beige couch, mouth open and tongue showing, looking straight into the lens

Questions people ask

Is it related to the fast head shake meme?

No, that is a quick back-and-forth. This is a slow rock with a pleased face, ending in a look at the lens.

How did a cat and a calf get involved?

A calf post set off the wave and a cat version carried it further. Any animal with a visible mouth fits.

Who can be the subject?

Whoever you upload: a pet, yourself, or an adult friend who said yes.

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