Shitposting is an internet subculture and content style characterized by intentionally low-quality, nonsensical, or aggressive humor designed to derail conversations or provoke a reaction. While its exact origins are tied to early imageboards like 4chan and Something Awful in the mid-2000s, the term has evolved into a celebrated art form of irony and surrealism. Unlike traditional memes with structured punchlines, shitposts often rely on deep-fried visuals, random text, and meta-commentary on internet culture itself. It serves as a rejection of polished social media aesthetics, favoring raw, absurd, and often confusing imagery that resonates with a digitally native audience looking for authenticity through chaos.