It stemmed from “only in Ohio” memes referencing incidents that happen in the state, which are oftentimes bizarre. The article referenced another Gen Alpha phrase: "skibidi toilet Ohio rizzler." ...

Most younger folks will be familiar with the term, most likely using it when referring to a mass consumption of memes ... the term ‘brain rot’ has been adopted by Gen Z and Gen Alpha, those ...

Alpha male: Taken from animal ethology ... Boysober: Someone who has sworn off sex, relationships, and/or dating. Brain-rot: A description of the overuse of stupid slang. See also: “Skibidi.” ...

In this juxtaposition lies the heart of our exploration: Has language, from the florid heights of the Renaissance to the meme-saturated quips of today, devolved into a state of "brain rot"?

As gaming worlds grow larger and more detailed, the debate persists about the influence of video games on mental health and ...

Brain rot—or brainrot—is a Gen Z slang term that means “chronically online,” and brainrot memes are so nonsensical they’re capable of “brain rotting.” With enough participation ...

Casper Grathwohl, president of Oxford Languages, said: “I find it fascinating that the term ‘brain rot’ has been adopted by Gen Z and Gen Alpha, those communities largely responsible for the ...