Fartposting and the 'Brap' subculture emerged as a niche form of shock and absurdist humor, primarily on imageboards like 4chan. The term 'Brap' acts as an onomatopoeia for flatulence, often accompanied by exaggerated characters or surreal edits of popular media, most notably the 'Brap Hog.' While controversial due to its crude nature, the meme evolved into a meta-ironic commentary on internet obsession with gross-out tropes. Users typically employ the template to mock specific fanbases or to lean into the 'bottom of the barrel' style of irony that thrives in anonymous online spaces, using exaggerated sound effects and facial expressions for comedic effect.