We’ve been hearing the term “brain rot” a lot lately—mostly when talking about the mindless scrolling on TikTok and Instagram. But let’s be honest, brain rot existed in Egypt long before the internet, long before social media, and definitely long before it became a trend.

And if there’s one prime example? Ramez Galal’s prank shows.

For over a decade, Ramez has been serving us the same formula—an over-the-top prank, a celebrity screaming in panic, and a dramatic reveal. And every year, Egyptian families go through the exact same ritual:

• “We’re not watching Ramez this time.”
• “This is ridiculous, they obviously know what’s coming.”
• “Their acting is so fake!”

And yet, somehow, we’re still glued to the screen.

At this point, we don’t just watch for the prank itself—it’s become part of our Ramadan traditions. Even as we call it fake, we still tune in.

Why Is Ramez the Ultimate Brain Rot?

Ramez’s show isn’t just about the prank—it’s about the formula. It works the same way viral content does:

• No deep themes.
• No effort required to follow along.
• Just pure chaos and celebrities freaking out.

The show doesn’t just thrive on viewership, it thrives on criticism. Every year, social media explodes with debates:

• “It’s scripted!”
• “They’re just doing it for money!”
• “Ramez should be cancelled.”

And yet, the more people call it fake, the more attention it gets.

Ramez doesn’t need us to love the show—he just needs us to keep talking about it. Cringe content isn’t always watched because we enjoy it, but because we’re used to it.

The Evolution of Brain Rot in Egyptian TV

This obsession with staged, exaggerated pranks isn’t new. Older shows like El Camera El Khafya followed the same formula—scripted pranks, over-the-top reactions, and a hook that kept people watching.

The only difference now? We’ve become more self-aware. We know it’s fake. We call it out. We criticize it in real-time. But does that stop us from watching? Absolutely not.

Ramez: A Ramadan Tradition We Pretend to Hate

At the end of the day, Ramez’s show isn’t just about the prank—or whether it’s real or fake.

It’s a yearly ritual. Just like we mindlessly scroll through TikTok, even though we know it’s a time-waster, we mindlessly tune into Ramez, despite swearing we’re done with it.

Somehow, it always pulls us back in.

What Do You Think?

Do you still watch Ramez, or do you think it’s finally time to let it go? Tell us in the comments!