Not everything “old” qualifies as OG Brainot. It is not just about nostalgia– it is about a piece of media being so ingrained in internet culture that, even years later, it still gets referenced, remade, or joked about. There are many examples of OG Brainrot out there– although, these seemed like some of the most relevant picks. Some that immediately come to mind would be Annoying Orange, Big Chungus, or the Ugandan Knuckles “Do you know the way?” meme. When it comes to songs, the asdfmovie The Muffin Song, or even Hello by OMFG played huge roles in the “OG Brainrot” era. Platforms like YouTube and Vine were the primary sources for most of this content– with all of the memes, MLG complications, and Try Not To Laugh challenges. Even creepypastas– the original wave of horror stories like Slender Man, Jeff the Killer, and BEN Drowned likely still haunt the brains of those who grew up on them. Nothing is like seeing one of those grainy, distorted images as a kid. 

Some memes, games, and internet moments disappear as quickly as they appear, but OG Brainrot never fully fades. Whether it is because of their influence, their humor, or just how deeply embedded they are in online culture, these classics continue to be referenced, revived, and respected. While old trends will always come and go, OG Brainrot will always be there as a reminder of the internet’s golden moments that refuse to be forgotten.