#pepe
Pepe the Frog is a cartoon character created by artist Matt Furie in 2005. Originally featured in his comic series Boy’s Club, Pepe became popular online for his laid-back attitude and funny catchphrase, “feels good man.” He was widely shared on forums like 4chan and Reddit, where users created memes showing Pepe expressing all kinds of emotions—happiness, sadness, anger, and more. Over time, Pepe evolved into a symbol used in many internet cultures. Unfortunately, in the mid-2010s, some groups began using altered images of Pepe in hateful or political contexts, which led to controversy. In response, Matt Furie launched a campaign to reclaim Pepe as a symbol of peace and positivity. Today, Pepe remains one of the most well-known meme characters on the internet. While his image has changed over time, many still enjoy using Pepe to express emotions or humor online, keeping his original spirit alive in the meme world.
