Gen Z streamers mock Conan O’Brien’s “brainrot” Oscars joke while proving its point

PUBLISHED Tuesday, March 17, 2026 · anna good

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⬤ Gen Z streamers mock Conan O'Brien's 'brainrot' Oscars joke while proving its point
⬤ Conan O'Brien's joke about 'brainrot' during the Oscars was poked fun at by younger streamers
⬤ Some younger viewers are using humor to comment on the prevalence of mental health issues in the entertainment industry