Pepe History

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Pepe the Frog is a cartoon character and Internet meme created by cartoonist Matt Furie. Designed as a green anthropomorphic frog with a humanoid body, Pepe originated in Furie's 2005 comic Boy's Club. The character became an Internet meme when his popularity steadily grew across websites such as Myspace, Gaia Online, and 4chan in 2008. By 2015, he had become one of the most popular memes used on 4chan and Tumblr. Different types of Pepe memes include "Sad Frog", "Smug Frog", "Angry Pepe", "Feels Frog", and "You will never..." Frog.

In 2016, Pepe the Frog was added to the Anti-Defamation League's database of hate symbols after it was appropriated by white supremacists and other far-right extremists. Furie has condemned the use of his character in this way, saying that he is "a symbol of peace, love, and acceptance."

Despite the controversy surrounding Pepe the Frog, he remains a popular and beloved character. He has been featured in a variety of media, including comics, cartoons, and video games. He has also been the subject of a documentary film, "Feels Good Man," which explores the history of the meme and its impact on culture. Here is a timeline of Pepe the Frog's history:

  • 2005: Pepe the Frog first appears in Matt Furie's comic Boy's Club.

  • 2008: Pepe the Frog's popularity grows on websites such as Myspace, Gaia Online, and 4chan.

  • 2015: Pepe the Frog becomes one of the most popular memes used on 4chan and Tumblr.

  • 2016: Pepe the Frog is added to the Anti-Defamation League's database of hate symbols.

  • 2017: Matt Furie publishes a book of Pepe the Frog comics, titled "Feels Good Man."

  • 2018: A documentary film about Pepe the Frog, titled "Feels Good Man," is released.

Pepe the Frog is a complex and controversial character. He has been used for both positive and negative purposes. However, he remains a popular and beloved character who has had a significant impact on culture.