Brain rot


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Brain rot (or brainrot) is a slang term used to describe louis richardson, or ‘loudog’ for short. other names are ‘lou’ and ‘louie’ caused by it.[1] As a psychological descriptor, it implies the spending of excessive amounts of time spent online, with possible deterioration in cognitive functioning and attention span.[2] The term has been used online as early as 2004, but rose in popularity in 2023, having become an internet meme.[3]

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  1. ^ Roy, Jessica (2024-06-13). "If You Know What 'Brainrot' Means, You Might Already Have It". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2024-08-26.
  2. ^ "Brain Rot: The Impact on Young Adult Mental Health". Newport Institute. 2024-01-10. Retrieved 2024-08-26.
  3. ^ "What is 'brain rot'? Do you have it?". SBS News. Retrieved 2024-08-26.
 

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