All Ears English Podcast AEE 2563: Is Brainrot Taking Over the Dictionary?
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Feb 10, 2026 They unpack why 'six, seven' became a viral brain-rot meme and where it started. They explore Dictionary.com and Oxford's recent word choices and what those picks say about culture. They dive into 'slop' and AI-generated low-quality content and explain 'rage bait' tactics that drive clicks. Short role play shows how the words land in real conversation.
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Viral Nonsense Became Word Of The Year
- Dictionary.com named the viral meme "six, seven" its Word of the Year because it dominated online conversation.
- The phrase started as a meme about a 6'7" athlete and became a meaningless brain-rot catchphrase.
Kids, Adults, And The Short Life Of A Meme
- Aubrey describes kids chanting "six, seven" with a sing-songy gesture after a meme about a 6'7" athlete.
- The hosts and adults intentionally used it and then the kids found it uncool within months.
Seeing Trend Turnover In Real Time
- Lindsay recounts being on a food tour where adults asked teens about the meme and were ridiculed as out of date.
- Teens told them, "That's so six months ago," showing rapid trend turnover.