On TikTok, lobotomy became shorthand for content so overstimulating, random or absurd that joking about needing the procedure felt like the only response. The short clip circulates in brainrot edits, reaction videos and ironic compilations, where it functions less as a literal reference and more as a shared in-joke about internet overload. Its brevity helps it travel: it fits easily into fast cuts, stitches and duets, and it remains popular because new absurd trends constantly give creators another moment that feels ripe for the same joke.