The term 'NSFW' (Not Safe For Work) originated in the early 2000s on internet forums as an essential warning for content that could get an employee in trouble with their supervisor. As internet culture evolved, the tag became a meme itself, often used for 'bait-and-switch' jokes where a blurred or tagged image reveals something surprisingly wholesome or a literal safety hazard like standing on a swivel chair. It represents the curiosity and anxiety of the modern web user navigating through flagged content and the humorous subversion of digital expectations.