soitpost

Soitpost is a term that emerged from online communities, particularly on platforms like Reddit, to describe a particular style of content. It is often characterized by a surreal, nonsensical, or deliberately absurd humor. The "soitpost" aims to evoke a reaction of confusion, amusement, or a sense of shared "in-joke" among its audience.

The origins of the term are somewhat obscure, but it is believed to have developed within specific subcultures of the internet. The humor in a soitpost often relies on a departure from logical or conventional formats, employing unexpected juxtapositions, random images, or bizarre text. It can be seen as a form of meta-humor, where the joke is partly in the act of posting something so seemingly pointless or strange.

Soitposts are not necessarily intended to be universally understood or appreciated. Their appeal often lies in their niche nature and the shared understanding within a particular online group. They can be a way for communities to communicate and bond through a unique sense of humor that may be baffling to outsiders. The term itself reflects this inherent absurdity.