The 'Cock and Ball Torture' (CBT) meme primarily stems from a Wikipedia article of the same name, specifically gaining notoriety through a 2017 YouTube video featuring a dramatic reading of the entry by a voice actor. This audio clip, characterized by its formal, deadpan delivery of explicit sexual content, became a staple in the shitposting community. Often paired with absurdist visuals or used as a punchline in unrelated videos, the meme parodies the sterile, objective nature of encyclopedic information when applied to fringe topics. Over time, it has evolved into a meta-joke about internet culture, academic formality, and the unexpected ways information is consumed online.