Italian Brainrot: The AI Meme Trend Taking Over the Internet

The internet is buzzing with the latest meme trend: Italian Brainrot. Originating from a now-deleted TikTok video, this phenomenon features AI-generated images of strange creatures paired with nonsensical phrases. "It's like your brain is melting," says Raquel Arriola, the presenter of the UOL video that explains the trend. The trend's popularity has spread globally, from the US and Europe to Indonesia and Brazil. In Brazil, users have created their own versions, such as "Chicleteria Bicicleteria" and "Brasilini Birimibini." The video's success demonstrates the power of AI-generated content in shaping online trends. This unexpected viral phenomenon shows the internet's capacity for creative and absurd humor.