Here's the true story behind the origins of Pepe the Frog:
We're resurfacing the Art Angle's conversation with the creators of"Feels Good Man," a documentary about Pepe and his creator's battle to win back his image.Originally drawn by comic artist Matt Furie, Pepe the Frog has become the symbol of the white supremacist alt-right.
In a cautionary tale that shows how images take on a life of their own online, Pepe later went viral for a much darker reason. During the 2016 election, the image was co-opted by a particular brand of alt-right activists on the platform 4chan.
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