#ItalianBrainrot

A new wave of rapid-fire, AI-generated memes known as “Italian brainrot” has swept onto kids’ screens worldwide, capturing Gen Alpha’s imagination and leaving many parents and educators in a state of confusion—or concern. This latest TikTok phenomenon features oddball characters such as ballerinas with espresso cup heads, crocodile-bomber hybrids, and three-legged sharks in blue sneakers. Speaking in exaggerated pseudo-Italian and chanting nonsensical phrases, these digital creations embody an internet culture that is as bizarre as it is viral, reflecting a new level of absurdist humor among younger users (ABC News, Capital FM, MARCA).