Cobson was first posted on /qa/ on June 6th, 2021, under the filename "lawnmower soy.png".[2] He released to overwhelmingly negative reviews from critics,[3][4][5] although this was mostly one schizo spamming "♥♥♥♥ tier wojack" in every Cobson thread.[6] As the months went on, however, Cobson obtained a cult following among some soyteens, who hailed him as a "god tier wojack".[7] As a result, the debate of whether he is coal or gem remains a hot topic among soyteens to this day.[8]

Cobson got his name on September 4th, 2021.[9]