If you feel like your kids are speaking a different language these days, you are not alone. QUIZ: How well do you know the words of the year? Sign up for our Newsletters Social media “brain rot” memes ...

Brainrot memes refer to the belief that exposing yourself to stupid ideas and language, particularly on the internet, will turn your brain into rotten sludge. It is more specifically used to describe ...

Your brain is biologically wired for memes. Memes don’t just spread for fun; they tap into parts of the brain evolved to help us learn from others, develop skills, and adapt to our social environment.