Artist Matt Furie, creator of Pepe the Frog, fights to reclaim his cartoon character from those who turned it into a hate symbol. In 2016, amid a divisive election cycle, Pepe went from an innocent meme to a grotesque political tool. He gained notoriety as an icon for school shooters and racists, while simultaneously mocking the public's fear.
Artist Matt Furie, creator of Pepe the Frog, fights to reclaim his cartoon character from those who turned it into a hate symbol. In 2016, amid a divisive election cycle, Pepe went from an innocent meme to a grotesque political tool. He gained notoriety as an icon for school shooters and racists, while simultaneously mocking the public's fear.