Brain rot, a tongue-in-cheek term to describe spending too much time online viewing intentionally nonsensical memes, has not been well studied.

The Japanese comedian and TV personality sent the internet into overdrive almost 10 years ago when he came up with the bizarre tune, which quickly became a viral sensation. His real name is Kazuhito ...

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Where did Italian brain rot come from? , We can actually trace it back to a series of Italian memes centered on Dwayne “the Rock” Johnson that were popular in 2023.

Named Oxford Dictionary’s Word of the Year in 2024, “brain rot” has become a popular online term. Here are some signs and ...

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The Oxford University Press has named "brain rot" Word of the Year. Maybe we should be thankful that "Hawk Tuah" didn't make the shortlist.

Brain rot memes might be funny, but the growing concern over mental sharpness is very real. Neurologist Dr. Shae Datta shares actionable tips to support brain health and boost memory, focus, and ...

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Studies indicate that there is an alarming rise of 'brain rot'—a term that has evolved from meme to reality, affecting Gen Z and Gen Alpha.

Italian brain rot is a niche form of memes that went viral in January 2025. Photo by Michele Bitetto/Unsplash If we’re lucky in the Opinion section, we work through our beliefs completely and support ...

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