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Topic: Internet Slang

Internet slang refers to the ever-evolving language and expressions used in online communities, which often spread rapidly through social media and digital platforms.

More on: Internet Slang

The two podcast episodes provided, 'Do you speak Brain Rot? How the internet is changing language' from the 'Power User with Taylor Lorenz' podcast and 'Brain Rot Is Ruining Gen Alpha...' from the 'Burdie Stories' podcast, both explore the topic of internet slang and its impact.

The first episode Do you speak Brain Rot? How the internet is changing language features an interview with linguistics expert Adam Alexic, who breaks down the rise of internet slang terms like 'sigma,' 'riz,' 'skibity,' and 'Ohio,' examining their origins, linguistic patterns, and evolution through social media. The episode also examines the role of emojis and non-verbal communication in shaping online language and the impact of platforms like TikTok.

The second episode Brain Rot Is Ruining Gen Alpha... discusses the concept of 'brain rot' content, which is defined as having no substance and causing a trance-like state. The episode criticizes the phenomenon of Gen Z and Gen Alpha slang terms, which are often overused and become stale quickly.

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