The Nashville Cop Sean Herman meme stems from a 2024 controversy where Herman, an officer with the Metropolitan Nashville Police Department, was fired after appearing in an adult video with OnlyFans creator Jordiniswetof. In the video, Herman performed a mock traffic stop while wearing his official department-issued uniform, leading to an immediate internal investigation and dismissal. The story exploded across X (formerly Twitter) and Reddit, with users creating memes about the officer's lapse in judgment and the sheer absurdity of risking a law enforcement career for internet clout. It is frequently used as a cautionary tale or to mock people who make extremely poor professional decisions for temporary social media fame.