The term 'Cuomosexual' emerged in early 2020 during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, primarily on social media platforms like Twitter and TikTok. It was coined to describe people who found themselves enamored with the daily televised briefings of then-New York Governor Andrew Cuomo. Enthusiasts praised his direct communication style and perceived leadership, turning the governor into an unlikely internet celebrity. However, the meme's usage shifted dramatically in late 2020 and 2021 following investigations into nursing home death reporting and sexual harassment allegations, often becoming a point of irony or criticism regarding the rapid rise and fall of political icons in the digital age.