The phrase 'OP is a Faggot' is a cornerstone of early internet culture, originating on the imageboard 4chan during the mid-2000s. In the context of anonymous message boards, it became a reflexive and inflammatory dismissal of the 'Original Poster' (OP), typically used to mock a post's quality or the user's perceived attention-seeking behavior. Over time, the phrase transitioned into various image macros featuring celebrities, movie characters, or flamboyant graphics to amplify the insult. While the term is widely considered offensive and controversial by modern standards, it remains an influential example of the aggressive, 'edgy' vernacular that characterized early 21st-century internet forums and board culture.