Is online culture getting dumber? Adults are baffled by the latest TikTok trend — and the wild world of Gen Alpha humour. But some think the absurd and ridiculous have always been part of our culture.
From ‘6-7’ star to accidental meme
Height of success: Basketball player LaMelo Ball, 24, has found himself at the centre of not just the court, but a TikTok sensation. Glossary
Meme - A funny image, video, text or idea etc that is shared quickly online.
Generation Z - People born between the late 1990s and early 2010s.
Generation Alpha - People born between 2010 and 2025.
Brainrot - A slang term for an apparent decline in intelligence or critical thinking due to the overconsumption of inane online content.
Absurdity - Ridiculousness.