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a state caused by spending too much time online, making the real world feel as chaotic or strange as the internet
What does "internet poisoning" mean in internet slang?
The structure is a compound noun that blends "internet" with "poisoning" (as in toxic exposure), treating excessive online activity as a form of contamination. It is used to describe a state caused by spending too much time online, where the real world begins to feel as chaotic, absurd, or aggressive as the internet, often leading to cynicism, shortened attention spans, or difficulty relating to offline people. People typically say they have internet poisoning when they expect real life to follow meme logic, or when they feel numb to shocking news.
