Brain Rot Poems: Funny Examples and How to Write One
Brain rot poems are short, funny poems written in internet slang (rizz, aura, skibidi, Ohio) that use a serious poetry form, like a haiku or a sonnet, to say something completely absurd. The joke is the clash: a dramatic tone about a meme. Below are original examples, an Italian brainrot section, one honest poem about doomscrolling, and a template to write your own.
If reading these feels a little too familiar, that's data. Check my brainrot and get your score.
What a brain rot poem is
Think of it as a remix. Old poem shape, new vocabulary.
- The form stays classic: haiku (5-7-5 syllables), limerick (AABBA rhyme), couplets, or a fake-deep free verse.
- The words are pure feed: slang, meme names, TikTok sounds.
- The tone is fake-serious: writing about the fanum tax like it's a tragedy is the whole bit.
On TikTok, brain rot poetry usually shows up as someone reading a slang poem in a dramatic voice with sad piano behind them. In class, it's a great way to practice poetry forms without anyone groaning.
Brainrot poetry vs regular poetry
| Regular poem | Brain rot poem | |
|---|---|---|
| Vocabulary | Standard English | Slang and meme names |
| Tone | Matches the topic | Deliberately mismatched |
| Goal | Feeling or meaning | Laughs (sometimes sneaky meaning) |
| Best form | Anything | Haiku, limerick, couplets |
Short brain rot poems
All original. Feel free to read them out loud, in class or at a party.
Brain rot haiku
Skibidi at dawn my aura drops with the sun Ohio, again
Teacher asked a question I answered "no cap" out loud minus one thousand
Locked in for one hour phone buzzes once in my bag never mind, unlocked
Brain rot limericks
There once was a sigma named Lou, Who mewed in the lunch line at two. He stared at the wall, Said nothing at all, And the cafeteria said "who?"
A delulu young girl from Leeds Said, "He's shy, that's why he just reads." He'd left her on read, "He's busy," she said, Then refreshed through six hundred feeds.
Funny brain rot couplets
- My rizz is gone, my aura's low, / I said "slay" to my math teacher, oh no.
- He took one fry, I felt the pain, / The fanum tax had struck again.
- I told my mom that I was cooked, / She asked for what. I didn't look.
- My GPA is mid, it's true, / But my screen time is a W for you.
A fake-deep free verse
Mid. That is what they called my sandwich. But the sandwich did not know it was mid. It simply existed, bussin in its own way.
Italian brainrot poems
The Italian brainrot characters basically are poems already. Their names have rhythm built in. That makes them perfect for chants and nursery-rhyme style verses.
The Tralalero ballad
Tralalero, Tralala, three blue sneakers on the sand, a shark who jogs, a shark who struts, the only shark with brand-new kicks in all the ocean's land.
Tung Tung's nursery rhyme
Tung, tung, tung, the log is on the run, bat in hand before the sun, Sahur! Sahur! Breakfast's done.
Ballerina Cappuccina haiku
Coffee for a head she spins until the foam spills latte art ballet
Want these on a card? The brainrot valentines cards post has a quick DIY layout that fits a four-line verse.
A poem about doomscrolling
Not every brain rot poem has to be a joke. Some of the best ones use the silly language to sneak up on something real. Here's one about scrolling at night.
2:14 a.m.
I said "one more" at midnight like it was a promise. The feed said "okay" and meant "never."
A dog in a costume. A war. A recipe I won't make. A guy explaining my own life to me.
I laughed at something. I can't remember what.
My thumb is tired in a way my body isn't. The alarm is in five hours and I am still somehow not sleepy.
Writing a poem like this is easy. Actually noticing how often it happens is not. Most people have no clue whether it's twice a month or five nights a week.
That's where guessing stops working. Brainrot Test asks 17 questions about what you really do when you pick up your phone, gives you a brainrot score from 0 to 100, and measures it again every Sunday so you can see if it's changing. Check my brainrot
How to write your own
Here's how to write a brain rot poem in five steps, whether it's for an English class assignment or a group chat flex.
- Pick a form. Haiku if you're short on time, limerick if you want rhymes, couplets if you're writing a whole story.
- Pick one normal topic. Lunch, homework, the bus, a Monday, revision (UK) or studying for finals (US).
- Pick three to five slang words. Aura, cooked, mid, rizz, locked in, NPC, delulu.
- Write it totally seriously. Dramatic tone, big emotions, tiny subject.
- End with a twist. The last line should either land the joke or say something surprisingly true.
Fill-in brain rot poem template
Copy this, fill in the blanks, and you've got a poem.
This morning I woke up, my aura was , I checked my phone and saw . At school my teacher said "," I whispered "" and my friends went "______." By lunch I was ______ (cooked / locked in / delulu), By night I'd scrolled through ______ videos. Tomorrow I will ______. (I won't.)
Tips for brain rot poems for school
- Use clean slang only. Check out brain rot riddles for a list of words that pass the "front of the class" test.
- Explain one slang word in a footnote. Teachers love that and it counts as vocabulary.
- If the assignment is "a poem about something modern," the doomscrolling style is a strong pick.
Turn the poem into a real number
Poems about scrolling are funny until you realize they're a documentary. In the next minute, Brainrot Test gives you a brainrot score from 0 to 100 and shows how you compare with everyone else. Then each day there's a two-minute drill, five of this week's slang words plus one real phone-free action, and every finished drill takes a point off your score.
FAQ
What is a brain rot poem?
A brain rot poem uses a classic poetry form, like a haiku or limerick, filled with internet slang and memes. The humor comes from the serious tone meeting silly words. Some also sneak in a real point about phones or scrolling.
How do you write a funny brain rot poem?
Pick a normal topic like lunch or homework, add three to five slang words, and write it like it's the most dramatic thing ever. End with a twist line. The fill-in template above does most of the work for you.
Can I use brain rot poetry for a school assignment?
Usually yes, if the assignment allows any topic and you keep the slang clean. Explaining one slang word in a footnote shows you understand the language, which many teachers appreciate. Ask first if you're unsure.
What's a good short brain rot poem?
Try this haiku: "Locked in for one hour / phone buzzes once in my bag / never mind, unlocked." It's short, clean and relatable, which is what makes brain rot poems land.
Are brain rot poems on TikTok real poetry?
They use real forms, so technically yes. Many brain rot poetry TikTok videos are pure comedy, but writers also use the style to talk about screen time, attention and loneliness in a way that feels less preachy.