The phrase "Cum On My Face" originated in the adult film industry, specifically in the genre of hardcore pornography. The 1970s and 1980s saw a surge in the production of explicit adult films, which often featured graphic and unapologetic depictions of sex. One such film, "Cum on My Face," was released in 1976 and became a notorious example of the era's more explicit and transgressive adult cinema. The film's title and theme quickly became a cultural reference point, symbolizing a shift towards more explicit and permissive attitudes towards sex in entertainment.

Critics argue that the saturation of this imagery in entertainment reinforces the "male gaze," where the camera (and by extension, the audience) views the female performer as a canvas for a physical "mark."

Shows like Euphoria or The Idol often flirt with the aesthetics of this genre to heighten the grit and realism of their storytelling. Digital Culture and the Power of Memes