>Jason Furie and Matt Furie‘s are attempting to revive and rebrand the Pepe The Frog cartoon character, seized by the alt-right and white supremacists as a random mascot, logo and symbol and subsequently killed off in their comic books. They have recently launched a Kickstarter to bring the character back and tonight are adding to that a petition to the Anti-Defamation League to remove Pepe The Frog as a recognised symbol of hate speech.The petition states:
>In 2006, Matt Furie created Pepe the Frog as part of the Boy’s Club comic book. Pepe began as a blissfully happy frog where he enjoyed a simple life of snacks, soda and pulling his pants all the way down to go pee. Pepe’s reputation became globally recognized as a positive, sometimes sad, but mostly silly character. In a move of artistic frustration, Furie preemptively “killed” Pepe drawing him in an open casket surrounded by his fellow Boy’s Club friends. Currently Furie launched a #SavePepe on kickstarter as a means to try resurrect him. This petition is a continuation of the efforts to #SavePepe as a means to restore his reputation and good name so that we can feel good again.
>Last year, the ADL designated Pepe as a hate symbol due to the appropriation of it by the alt-right. We believe that label erroneously normalizes the legitimacy of Pepe as an agent of hate and we wholeheartedly reject that notion. Pepe and the ADL, believes in “the power of inclusion and uniting people from diverse groups.” Pepe stands for peace, acceptance, and love. It is with that message in mind that we ask you to join us in restoring Pepe’s positive image to who he was, who he is, and who he is to become.
>In response to the negative effect of the ADL’s designation of Pepe. This petition is a call to action imploring the ADL to remove Pepe as a hate symbol and to join us in restoring Pepe’s positive reputation. By signing this petition :
>Pepe stands for peace, acceptance, and love. dumb frogposter
Joseph Perry
Why don't they just tell them that Pepe is a meme of peace, that seems to work for other stuff.
Jonathan Gomez
It amuses me greatly that no matter what anyone does from this point forward in the future kids are going to learn about Pepe influencing an election.
Jason Morris
No one meme should have all this power.
Jack Baker
Don't fool yourself.
At best, it'll be a fun fact. Maaaaaaaybe a foot note.
Austin Johnson
I think we're well beyond a footnote at this point. Pepe is the new Klan. He's earned his own chapter.
Andrew Foster
I think your over exaggerating a bit
He's earned Andre the Giant status, but that's about it.
Nicholas Robinson
It's not just amusing, it's amazing. Weaponized autism is truly a sight to behold, whether you're on its side or not.
Benjamin Baker
Memes didn't influence the election.
Owen Lee
But if we keep saying we did, we might get some poor sap to believe it.
Easton Moore
You're right. They didn't influence it.
They single-handedly decided it.
Hudson Martinez
Memes... memes have changed...
Anthony Flores
Nigger what? Did you not see when Trump retweeted an edit of himself as Pepe the Frog? Or when Hillary went on air to decry Pepe as a hate symbol and wrote an entire manifesto about him on her campaign page?
Cooper Nguyen
We've lived too long
>tfw Black Mirror episode becomes reality
I wish it had been the one where the prime minister fucks a pig.
Mason Sanchez
I remember when Pepe was just "sadfrog" or "feels good man" frog.
David Adams
Not doubting, but can you link that becsuse it sounds hilarious.
