Thugposting is an internet subculture and meme genre that primarily features videos and images of gay Black men, often used in a bait-and-switch or ironic context. Originating in private Discord servers and subreddits like r/thugshaker around 2022, it gained mainstream notoriety through the 'Dreamybull' and 'Axel in Harlem' trends. The humor typically revolves around the 'Thug Shaker'—a specific dance request—and has evolved into a meta-commentary on internet horniness and shitposting. While controversial, the meme persists as a staple of fringe internet humor, used by creators to surprise audiences or parody hyper-masculinity through unexpected and exaggerated clips.