I have to admit that when my 10-year-old daughter first told me that the kids in her class have gotten into Italian brainrot, I showed no curiosity whatsoever. I knew from the name that it was likely ...

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If you've scrolled through TikTok, YouTube or Instagram lately and found yourself whispering "Tralalero Tralala" under your breath while staring at a hybrid crocodile-bomber in disbelief, you're not ...

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 ...

The birthday boy was turning 7, and the party had everything you might expect: balloons. A bounce house. And lots and lots of brainrot. How do I know this? Because as a mom of four, it's become my job ...

Attention parents, teachers and anyone else who may be interacting with young teenagers this year: The days of "lit," "no cap" and "bussin" are over. And if you need proof, just read that sentence ...

If you’re familiar with the world of nonsense memes—think John Pork and Tim Cheese, Skibidi Toilet, and Gnomes vs Knights—you’ve probably come across what’s now being celebrated as ‘Italian brainrot’, ...

Cartoonish AI creatures have fast become memes, inspiring a stream of new content such as “Brainrot Rap,” viewed 116 million times on YouTube. School-age Italian ...

Some of this is standard remix fare that spawns after every viral trend, but Italian brainrot has unleashed such a wide array of psychotic shitposting that it stands out in an age where most memes are ...