The Poop Sock is a gross-out internet urban legend that gained significant traction in the late 2010s, particularly within niche gaming communities on platforms like 4chan and Reddit. It refers to the hyperbolic idea of a dedicated sock used for bathroom breaks to avoid pausing a video game. The meme exploded in popularity through the panicked phrase 'Mom found the poop sock,' which is frequently paired with distorted emojis or low-resolution cursed images. It has since become a staple of shock humor and 'okbuddyretard' style irony, representing the absolute peak of degenerate gamer tropes and digital absurdity.