If You Know What ‘Brainrot' Means, You Might Already Have It

If you or someone you love speaks almost exclusively in internet references, they may be suffering from a condition known as ‘brainrot.’ The term refers to the effects caused by spending too much time consuming low-value internet content. Recently, online discussion of brainrot has grown widespread, with social media users creating parodies of people who seem to embody the condition. A popular TikTok user named Heidi Becker has gained attention by stringing together various internet references in her videos. The phenomenon of brainrot and its impact on individuals is a growing concern in the digital age.