Hornyposting refers to the practice of publishing content that expresses sexual attraction, often in an exaggerated or overt manner across social media platforms like X, Reddit, and Tumblr. While the term began as a descriptive label for 'thirst traps' or suggestive fan art, it evolved into a self-aware meme culture centered around being 'down bad' for fictional characters or celebrities. This subculture birthed iconic reactions like the 'Bonk' dog (Cheems) sending users to 'Horny Jail.' Today, hornyposting is a ubiquitous part of internet humor, used by fans to playfully signal their attraction while acknowledging the social absurdity of their public enthusiasm.