There’s a new internet crush sweeping Instagram and X—and he’s not even real. @leo.boy2005, the impossibly chiseled, soft-eyed “twink” with a digital passport to thirst, is making waves for one wild reason: he’s not a person. He’s an AI-generated fantasy, and thousands of fans are falling hard.

Let’s break it down—abs, baguettes, and all.

A Thirst Trap Built by Code

Leo appears to have everything: symmetrical features, a gym-honed body, and captions dripping with melodrama. But eagle-eyed users began noticing odd glitches—floating food, flickering limbs, and body ripples that would make a waterbed jealous. That’s because Leo is, quite literally, not human.

He’s the digital creation of someone (or some team) who has combined AI image generation and video manipulation tools to create a too-perfect-to-be-real influencer. And at first glance, he’s extremely convincing—especially when shirtless and bathed in European sunlight.

The First Red Flag? Floating Baguettes

Leo’s whole vibe is peak French cliché: berets, croissants, Eiffel Tower photo-ops. But one telltale clue gave him away—a clip of Leo wandering through Paris with a backpack full of baguettes that somehow remain perfectly still, even when he turns.

 
 
 
 
 
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A post shared by Leo ⚡️ (@leo.boy2005)

Another video shows Leo taking a bite of a burger, only the toothpick holding it together suddenly turns into a French fry mid-chomp. Charming? Sure. Realistic? Not so much.

The Creator’s Clever Strategy

X user and drag artist Jonnie Reinhart (@milkywhitetits) was among the first to sound the alarm, posting screenshots of Leo’s posts and calling the whole thing “a hollow facsimile of twinkdom.”

Reinhart points out that Leo’s Instagram and X pages link to subscription-based adult platforms. While the main content is generally safe-for-work, the linked accounts likely feature AI-enhanced or deepfake NSFW content.

Even Leo’s profile disclaimer nods to the digital deception, saying some content is “creat

ively generated using digital tools.” Translation? You might be paying for pixelated thirst.

The Age Conundrum

And then there’s the age thing. Leo claims to be 19, born in 2005. But in some places, his birth year is listed as 2006—making him 18. Others still point out that his age seems to hover near 19 at all times. Reinhart jokes it’s like a “Dorian Gray sex robot,” staying forever on the edge of legal twinkdom.

 
 
 
 
 
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A post shared by Leo ⚡️ (@leo.boy2005)

While it’s probably just a shady tactic to skirt content guidelines, it’s raising eyebrows—and not in the good way.

The Captions Are a Whole Other Journey

Even if you don’t notice the digital giveaways in Leo’s videos, his captions will make you pause.

One reads: “The worst feeling is being rejected by everyone because I prefer older men from 20 to 95.”

…Ma’am?

 
 
 
 
 
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A post shared by Leo ⚡️ (@leo.boy2005)

Another post shows him bending down to tie a shoe that doesn’t exist, revealing an ankle sock and—wait for it—an extra toe. Is that a feature or a glitch? You decide.

Welcome to the Future of Queer Thirst Content

Look, there’s no shame in a thirst follow—even if your latest crush runs on algorithms. But in this age of digital deepfakes and synthetic influencers, maybe give those abs a second glance before you smash that subscribe button. And if the baguettes start floating? Run.

*Editor’s Note: Floating bread = always a red flag.