Pepe the Frog
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About
Pepe the Frog is an anthropomorphic frog character from the comic series Boy’s Club by Matt Furie. On 4chan, various illustrations of the frog creature have been used as reaction faces, including Feels Good Man, Sad Frog, Angry Pepe, Smug Frog and Well Meme'd.
Origin
In 2005, artist Matt Furie created the comic series Boy's Club, which stars the teenage monster characters Pepe, Brett, Andy and Landwolf.[2]
In early 2008, comic in which Pepe pulls his pants down to his ankles in order to urinate is rumored to have been popularized on 4chan's /b/, (random) board, along with the expression "Feels good man."
Spread
Throughout 2008, Pepe was mostly associated with the "Feels Good Man" reaction image. On February 4th, Something Awful[91] contributor Jon Hendren (a.k.a. @fart) posted the "Feels Good Man" comic to the site. In 2009, an edited version featuring a distraught-looking Pepe with the caption "Feels bad man" began circulating as a reaction image on 4chan and the Body Building Forums. On January 25th, 2011, an interview with Furie was published on Know Your Meme, in which he discussed the origins of Pepe the Frog. On June 13th, 2014, the PepeTheFrogBlog Tumblr[11] blog was launched. On July 23rd, the Pepe the Frog Instagram[14] feed was created. On October 25th, the /r/pepethefrog[13] subreddit was launched for content featuring the frog character. On December 7th, a Facebook[10] page for "Pepe the Frog" was created. On December 18th, the PepeTheFrogNet Tumblr[12] blog was launched.
Notable Usage
Katy Perry's Tweet
On November 8th, 2014, Katy Perry tweeted a picture of Pepe crying with the caption "Australian jet lag got me like" (shown below).[46] Over the next three years, the tweet received more than 17,000 likes and 10,500 retweets.
Nicki Minaj's Instagram Post
On December 18th, 2014, rapper Nicki Minaj posted an illustration of Pepe bent over and prominently displaying his buttocks with the caption "Me on Instagram for the next few weeks trying to get my followers back up" (shown below).[47] Over the next two years, the post received more than 281,000 likes and 13,900 comments.
Donald Trump's Tweet
On October 13th, 2015, Donald Trump tweeted an illustration of Pepe as himself standing at a podium with the President of the United States Seal (shown below).[45] Within 16 months, the post gathered upwards of 11,000 likes and 8,100 retweets.
Wendy's Tweet
On January 2nd, 2017, the Twitter account for the fast food chain restaurant Wendy’s responded to a user who asked “Got any memes?” with a picture of Pepe the Frog drawn in the likeness of the Wendy’s mascot. The tweet, shown below, drew criticism and was deleted, causing the account to tweet, “Our community manager was unaware of the recent evolution of the Pepe meme’s meaning and this tweet was promptly deleted.”
Russian Embassy UK's Tweet
On January 9th, 2016, the Russian Embassy in the United Kingdom tweeted a picture of Smug Pepe in a tweet reaction to news about an upcoming meeting between British Prime Minister Theresa May and United States President-elect Donald Trump (shown below).[48] Over the next 24 hours, the tweet gained over 9,000 likes and 6,200 retweets.
In the coming days, the news sites The Daily Dot,[49] Vox[50] and IBI Times[51] published articles about the tweet, referring to the Smug Pepe illustration as a "racist meme" and "white supremacist symbol."
Various Examples
Sad Frog
Sad Frog is an illustration of a depressed-looking Pepe, often accompanied by the text “Feels Bad Man." It is used to denote feelings of failure or disappointment, either by posting the image or using the phrase “feelsbadman.jpg.”
Smug Frog
Smug Frog, also known as Smug Pepe, is a reaction image of a smug-looking version of Pepe (shown below).
Angry Pepe
Angry Pepe, also known as Angry Frog, is a reaction image featuring a hostile-looking variation of Pepe. The image is often accompanied by expressions of rage and intense frustration.
Poo Poo Pee Pee
Poo Poo Pee Pee is the name given to a series of images and comics that feature Smug Pepe committing various unethical acts, typically involving urine or feces. Most commonly found in 4chan's /r9k/ (robot9000) board, the comics were created as a reaction towards the usage of Pepe's likeness in various mainstream social media sites. The first instance of the comics can be found on a /r9k/[7] thread posted on November 16th, 2014, featuring an image of an obese Smug Pepe with the message "Poo poo. Pee pee. Now mommy has to change me." On November 28th, another comic was posted to r9k[8] in which Pepe excretes over character Wojak. [8] On December 24th, the Poo-Poo-Pee-Pee-Frog Tumblr[9] blog was created.
Nu Pepe
Nu Pepe is an alternate depiction of Pepe in which the frog is drawn with crossed arms and wearing a blue long sleeve shirt. On December 9th, 2014, an image of Pepe resembling the character Javert from Les Misérables was highlighted on the Finnish imageboard Ylilauta[6] (shown below, left). On January 24th, 2015, an edited version in which Pepe is wearing a Bane mask was posted on the Russian imageboard Два.ч[5] (shown bellow, middle). On March 1st, an unedited version of the image was posted on 4chan's /qa/ (question and answer) board,[4] referring to the reaction image as "nu pepe" and nominating it as "the official meme of /qa/" (shown bellow, right).[4] The next day, the image was stickied on the [s4s] (shit 4chan says) board.[3]
"Well Meme'd"
“Well Meme’d” is an ironic expression typically accompanied an exploitable image of a character laughing and saying “Hahaha, great post!” followed by “Well meme’d, my friend!," based on an original comic featuring Pepe wearing a sweater and tie (shown below).
Rare Pepe
Starting in October 2014, /r9k/ users began submitted posts to share "rare" images of Pepe as if they were trading cards.[17] On March 28th, 2015, a thread was submitted to /r9k/[16] about collecting Rare Pepes in order to "flood the market" and depreciate their value.[16] On March 31st, a /r9k/[18] user posted an imgur gallery[15] with over 1,200 pictures of Pepe. In the first week, the gallery received more than 260,000 views. In early April, the collection of Pepe image were listed on eBay, which reached a price of $99,166 before being removed from the site.
On April 3rd, the Internet humor site Smosh[19] published an article about the rare Pepe images, which subsequently began to appear on other sites like Reddit[20] and Tumblr.[21] By April 9th, there were over 230 "rare Pepe" listings on eBay.[22]
Peep the Toad
On July 30th, 2016, Tumblr[62] user po--starwars submitted an illustration of an anthropomorphic toad with the caption "when u cant afford quality name brand memes so u have to settle for / peep the toad" (shown below). Over the next eight months, the post gained over 134,000 notes.
On September 29th, Redditor GT_memes reposted the illustration to /r/dankmemes,[64] where it accumulated more than 6,500 votes (91% upvoted) within five months. On October 14th, Redditor c_dunbar submitted a screenshot of p--nstarwars' post to /r/me_irl,[63] where it garnered upwards of 5,700 votes (94% upvoted) within four months. On October 23rd, 2016, the Peep the Toad Facebook[67] page was launched, which highlights various examples of the toad character (shown below).
On February 24th, 2017, Redditor ReallyNotARabbit submitted a post proclaiming that "Peep the Toad memes" were "on the rise" to /r/memeeconomy.[65] On March 8th, Redditor MarioMann211 reposted the image to /r/memeeconomy,[66] asking for an "estimate" on its value.
Impact
Alt-Right Association
On July 22nd, 2015, Malaysian artist Maldraw posted an image on 4chan's /pol/ board of Smug Pepe as Donald Trump overlooking a fence at the U.S.-Mexican border holding back sad Mexicans drawn as the Feels Guy. As the association of Trump and Pepe continued to gain popularity on 4chan and Reddit, on October 13th, Donald Trump retweeted an illustration of Trump Pepe.
On May 26th, 2016, The Daily Beast[31] published an article titled “How Pepe the Frog Became a Nazi Trump Supporter and Alt-Right Symbol.“ The article included an interview with Twitter user @JaredTSwift,[38] identified as an "anonymous white nationalist," who claimed there was a "campaign to reclaim Pepe from normies" by creating anti-Semitic illustrations of the frog character.
On September 9th, 2016, Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton said that half Donald Trump's supporters were in a "basket of deplorables" during a speech held at a private fundraiser. On September 10th, Donald Trump Jr. posted a photoshopped movie poster on Instagram[23] of the 2010 action film The Expendables, which features various prominent conservatives and Pepe the Frog with the title "The Deplorables" (shown below).
The following day, NBC News[24] published an article about the photoshop, which referred to Pepe the Frog as a "popular white nationalist symbol" based on a statement made by Southern Poverty Law Center's Heidi Beirich. That day, several news sites published articles referring to Pepe as a "white supremacist meme" and "white national symbol," including The Hill,[25] Vanity Fair,[26] Talking Points Memo[27] and CNN (shown below). On September 12th, a post mocking the NBC article reached the front page of /r/KotakuInAction.[28]
The same day, the official Hillary Clinton presidential campaign blog[30] published a post titled "Donald Trump, Pepe the frog, and white supremacists: an explainer," which labeled Pepe the Frog as "sinister" and a "symbol associated with white supremacy." Over the next 24 hours, posts about the Clinton campaign's reaction reached the front page of various subreddits, including /r/cringe,[37] /r/politics,[32][33] /r/OutOfTheLoop,[34] /r/4chan[35] and /r/The_Donald.[36] In the comments sections, many Redditors mocked the Clinton campaign and the mainstream media for failing to understand the Pepe meme. Meanwhile, The Daily Dot[29] published an article titled "Pepe the Frog is not a Nazi, no matter what the alt-right says," stating that "Pepe lacks political affiliation."
Artist's Response
On September 29th, 2016, Matt Furie expressed his disappointment with the alt-right's use of the meme, along with the Anti-Defamation League's citation, in an interview with CBC Radio[40], during which he said that he was the character's creator but did not specify that he had no part in making "this weird racist version of it."
On October 7th, 2016, Fantagraphics, the publisher of Matt Furie's comic book collection Boy's Club, issued a statement[39] on behalf of Matt Furie in which they refuted Pepe's association with the alt-right, while criticizing Donald Trump and his alt-right supporters for "myriad copyright violations" of the artist's character.
Fantagraphics Books wants to state for the record that the one, true Pepe the frog, as created by the human being and artist Matt Furie, is a peaceful cartoon amphibian who represents love, acceptance, and fun. (And getting stoned.) Both creator and creation reject the nihilism fueling Pepe’s alt-right appropriators, and all of us at Fantagraphics encourage you to help us reclaim Pepe as a symbol of positivity and togetherness.[39]
On October 14th, the Anti-Defamation League[42] announced that it would join forces with Matt Furie on the #SavePepe hashtag campaign in an effort to reclaim Pepe the Frog from racists by creating and sharing positive images of the frog.
On October 17th, The Nib[44], the political cartoon site that previously commissioned K.C. Green's response to the Republican National Committee's use of his "This Is Fine" webcomic, released an original drawing by Matt Furie that shows Pepe the Frog melting into a likeness of Donald Trump.
That same day, TIME Magazine[41] published an op-ed article by Furie in which he further rebuked the alt-right's use of his art.
“As the creator of Pepe, I condemn the illegal and repulsive appropriations of the character by racist and fringe groups. The true nature of Pepe, as featured in my comic book, ‘Boys Club,’ celebrates peace, togetherness and fun. I aim to reclaim the rascally frog from the forces of hate and ask that you join me in making millions of new, joyful Pepe memes that share the light hearted spirit of the original chilled-out champion.”
Lawsuit Against Jessica Logsdon
In September 2017, Furie's law firm Wilmer Cutler Pickering Hale and Dorr sent artist Jessica Logsdon a cease and desist order against selling Pepe the Frog paintings on eBay (shown below). Logsdon refused to comply, claiming she was within her rights to sell the paintings.
On September 17th, a poster claiming to be Logsdon submitted a thread titled "Matt Furie is Suing Me for Painting Pepe" to the /pol/ board on 4chan.[86] In the post, Logsdon revealed, "I am planning on fighting this on many fronts, but most important among them is that I am exercising my religious freedom as a "Kekistani". On September 18th, Logsdon tweeted a picture of the notice to journalist Matthew Gault, adding "I am a painter, not the least alt-right" (shown below).
On October 3rd, Furie's lawyers sued Logsdon in US District Court for the Western District of Missouri. On October 5th, the 118-page document[84] was posted by Motherboard[85] in an article titled "This Is the First Copyright Infringement Lawsuit Filed Against a Pepe Meme Maker.".
French National Front Association
On November 10th, 2016, shortly after the election of Donald Trump in the United States, Redditor Chepamec started a thread titled "Welcome Veterans, Let's Start the Fire" on /r/Le_Pen, a subreddit for supporters of the French nationalist political party National Front (FN) and the 2017 presidential candidacy of its leader Marine Le Pen. Accompanied by a photoshopped WWI photograph featuring a French soldier with a Hapistes face alongside a Pepe-faced American soldier (shown below), Chepamec also offered a list of ideas for a social media campaign in support of FN, which included "Make photoshops with smug Marine, Marion or Philippot faces." That same day, Redditor Globalism_sux submitted the earliest known illustration of Pepe Le Pen, drawn in the style of Trump Pepe, garnering more than 240 points prior to its archival (shown below).
On January 27th, 2017, Imagebooru users launched a forum titled Pepe de France as a hub for memes and satirical commentaries in support of the French nationalist leader, leading to a slew of Pepe-themed images in the likeness of Marine Le Pen (shown below).
On February 5th, Marine Le Pen officially announced her presidential campaign in the 2017 election, which was met with polarizing reaction from the French news media and on the social media, while many political experts predicted that she would emerge as a frontrunner based on her polling figures. In the following days, BuzzFeed, Politico and many other news outlets reported on the launch of an international social media campaign centered around memes in support of the National Front.
Zara Skirt Controversy
In April 2017, the Spanish clothing and accessories retailer Zara began selling a denim skirt with several frog patches on it. However, after many people claimed that the patch resembled Pepe the Frog, the retailer pulled the skirt from their website.
Several media outlets covered controversy and outrage regarding the skirt, including Teen Vogue,[68] Paper,[69] Glamour,[70] and New York Magazine.[71] Twitter published moment to document the response.[72] In previous years, Zara sold other controversial apparel, including a stripped shirt with a yellow star on it that many believed resembled what Nazis forced Jewish citizens to wear during the Holocaust. Meanwhile, other Twitter users began speculating that the frog was actually a depiction of the character Old Man Jenkins from Spongebob Squarepants (shown below).
meaganrosae</a> <a href="https://t.co/rS3Es347VC">pic.twitter.com/rS3Es347VC</a></p>— Golfing Kongs (camtheman113) April 18, 2017
On April 19th, The Guardian[73] published a statement from a Zara spokesperson, who revealed that there was "absolutely no link" between the artwork and Pepe the Frog and that the artist Mario de Santiago (a.k.a. Yimeisgreat) took the design from a "wall painting" he drew with friends years before.
Funeral Comic
On May 6th, 2017, comic book publisher by Fantagraphics released an issue of Worlds Greatest Cartoonists featuring a comic by Matt Furie in which Pepe is shown laying in a casket at his funeral. That day, several news sites reported that Furie had "killed" the character by publishing the comic, including CBR,[74] Mary Sue[75] and Mashable.[76]
Bluetooth AirDrop Incident
On June 14th, 2017, Twitter user @RBraceySherman[77] posted several tweets claiming that a "white supremacist" named Jacob sent her an AirDrop request over Bluetooth at the airport, which contained an image attachment featuring the Smug Frog depiction of Pepe (shown below).
Shortly after, Sherman posted a tweet[78] announcing she had discovered Jacob and posted several pictures of the alleged perpetrator (shown below). Additionally, she addressed those who know or work with Jacob, saying they should know he is a "white supremacist & digital terrorizer."
Many responded to Sherman's thread by praising her for confronting the man, while others accused her of overreacting to an innocuous prank. The following day, The Daily Dot[79] published an article titled "Writer says she received racist, unsolicited Pepe meme via Bluetooth" and HeatStreet[80] published an article titled "Feminist Stalks Random People at Airport Bar to Find Person Who Sent Her ‘Pepe the Frog’ Image".
"Save Pepe" Kickstarter
On June 26th, 2017, Matt Furie launched the "Save Pepe" crowdfunding campaign on Kickstarter,[81] which aims to "resurrect" the character in a new comic book "as a universal symbol for peace, love, and acceptance." Within two weeks, the project received upwards of $20,000 of its $10,000 goal.
On June 28th, Vox[83] published an article titled "Pepe the Frog's creator can't save him from the alt-right, but he keeps trying anyway." On July 2nd, YouTuber MundaneMatt uploaded a video about the crowdfunding campaign titled "Matt Furie wants to save Pepe the Frog from the Alt-Right," which criticized the campaign as a money-making scheme (shown below). The following day, a post about the Kickstarter reached the front page of /r/KotakuInAction.[82]
Infowars Lawsuit
On May 13th, 2017, Infowars founder Alex Jones tweeted a picture of a poster sold on the Infowars website, featuring depictions of himself, Pepe the Frog, Donald Trump, Roger Stone, Paul Joseph Watson, Milo Yiannopoulos, Ann Coulter and Diamond and Silk (shown below).[87]
On March 5th, 2018, Matt Furie filed a copyright lawsuit against Infowars for using Pepe the Frog without his permission, asking for an injunction against the media company.[88] In the lawsuit document, Furie's representation referenced the use of Pepe by "fringe groups" and mentions the #SavePepe campaign. The following day, an article about the lawsuit was published by the entertainment news site The Hollywood Reporter.[89]
"But beginning in 2015, various fringe groups connected with the alt-right attempted to co-opt Pepe by mixing images of Pepe with images of hate, including white supremacist language and symbols, Nazi symbols, and other offensive imagery. Furie has worked hard to counteract that negative image of Pepe, including collaborating with the Anti-Defamation League on the #SavePepe campaign to restore Pepe as a character representing peace, togetherness, and fun."
Settlement
On June 10th, 2019, Infowars[93] published an article announcing that they had reached a settlement with Furie over the Pepe poster and would be paying $15,000 to Furie, referring to the payment as a "licensing fee." That day, The Verge[94] published an article about the settlement, stating that Furie's lawyers claimed he would pay $1,000 of the settlement to the amphibian conservation group Save the Frogs! and that Infowars had agreed to destroy all their Pepe posters and would refrain from using the character again. That day, Redditor mvea submitted a Vice article about the story to /r/technology,[95] where it gathered upwards of 15,800 points (93% upvoted) and 1,000 comments within 24 hours.
Overwatch League Ban
On January 10th, 2018, the video game news site Kotaku[90] reported that two audience members at an Overwatch League esports event were approached by security who confiscated their sign featuring a Pepe the Frog illustration.
On March 18th, Overwatch competitor Jay Won from the team San Francisco Shock removed a Pepe tweet and subsequently posted a followup claiming that he "had to delete" the tweet (shown below).[92]
On March 20th, the esports news blog Dot Esports[91] published a statement from an Overwatch League spokesperson who confirmed that the Blizzard Entertainment was discouraging use of the meme at Overwatch competitions:
"The Overwatch League discourages the use of symbols and imagery which are associated with or used by hate groups, including Pepe the Frog. At Blizzard Arena, it's our policy that fans comply with this policy. We likewise ask the same of Overwatch League teams and players on their social-media accounts."
Search Interest
External References
[1] Wikipedia – Buenaventura Press
[2] Amazon – Boy's Club #1
[3] Archieve.4plebs – This is a thread dedicated to 4chan's newest new meme, nu-pepe.
[4] 4chan – I nominate nu pepe as the official meme of /qa/
[5] Два.ч – PlayStation 4
[6] Ylautia – Millaisia vaatteita ihannenaisesi käyttää
[7] Archieve.moe – Poo poo Pee pee Now Mommy has to come and change me.
[8] Archive.moe – The chocolate devil strikes again!
[9] Tumblr – poo poo pee pee
[10] Facebook – Pepe the frog
[11] Tumblr – Pepe the Frog Blog
[12] Tumblr – Pepe the Frog Net
[13] Reddit – /r/pepethefrog
[14] Instgram – pepethefrog
[16] Archive.moe – Who /pepethief/ here?
[17] Archive.moe – Search for rare pepe on /r9k/
[18] Archive.moe – That Pepe you were saving for a special occasion. Post it in this thread.
[19] SMOSH – The 22 Strangest Pepe The Sad Frog Memes
[20] reddit – Search for rare pepe
[21] Tumblr – Search for rare pepe
[23] Instagram – donaldjtrump
[24] NBC News – Trump Adviser Son Post Image
[25] The Hill – Trump Jr. and top supporter share White nationalist image on social media
[26] Vanity Fair – Donald Trump Jr Shares White Supremacist Meme
[27] Talking Points Memo – Trump Ally Son Share Meme Featuring Symbol Of White Nationalist Alt-Right
[28] Reddit – NBC News calls Pepe the Frog a white nationalist symbol
[29] The Daily Dot – Pepe the Frog is not a Nazi
[30] Hillary Clinton – Donald Trump Pepe the frog and white supremacists
[31] The Daily Beast – How Pepe the Frog Became a Nazi Trump Supporter and Alt-Right Symbol
[32] Reddit – /r/politics
[33] Reddit – /r/politics
[34] Reddit – /r/OutOfTheLoop
[36] Reddit – /r/The_Donald
[38] Twitter – @JaredTSwift
[39] Fantagraphics – The Truth About Pepe the Frog
[40] CBC Radio – Pepe the Frog is not a hate symbol, says creator Matt FuriePepe the Frog is not a hate symbol, says creator Matt Furie
[41] Time – Pepe the Frog’s Creator: I’m Reclaiming Him. He Was Never About Hate
[42] ADL – ADL Joins With “Pepe” Creator Matt Furie in Social Media Campaign to #SavePepe
[43] Independent – Pepe the Frog creator launches campaign to free meme from Donald Trump supporters
[44] The Nib – Pepe the Frog: To Sleep, Perchance to Meme
[45] Twitter – @realDonaldTrump
[46] Twitter – @KatyPerry
[47] Instagram – nickiminaj
[48] Twitter – @RussianEmbassy
[49] The Daily Dot – Russia tweets racist meme in reaction to Trump meeting
[50] Vox – Russia tweets racist meme in reaction to Trump meeting
[51] IBI Times – Russian Embassy Posts Pepe the Frog
[52] Reddit – I understand you require memes. I bring you Pepe Le Pen. Rare, from across the pond
[53] Mashable – Trump subreddit is ready to wage 'meme war' in Europe
[54] Forward – Introducing Pepe Le Pen, the Face of the French ‘Alt-Right’
[55] Reddit – Introducing Pepe Le Pen, the Face of French Nationalism
[56] The Verge – France’s alt-right has turned Pepe the frog into Pepe Le Pen
[57] Medium – Pepe Le Pen
[58] Reddit – Welcome, Veterans! Let's start the fire
[59] BuzzFeed – Trump Supporters Online Are Pretending To Be French To Manipulate France’s Election
[60] Booru – Pepe De France
[61] Newstatesman – Pepe Le Pen: Can the alt-right really "meme" Marine Le Pen to victory?
[62] Tumblr – p--nstarwars
[64] Reddit – When the pepe is banned so you have to settle for peep the toad
[65] Reddit – Peep the toad memes on the rise!
[66] Reddit – Can I get an estimate on this peep
[67] Facebook – Peep the Toad
[68] Teen Vogue – Zara's Pepe the Frog Skirt Is Getting Dragged by the Internet
[69] Paper – Wait, Did Zara Seriously Just Put Pepe The Frog On A Mini Skirt?
[70] Glamour – WTH Is Zara Selling a Skirt Featuring a Pepe the Frog Look-alike?
[71] New York Magazine – Zara Pulled a Skirt Featuring an Alt-Right Symbol From Its Site
[72] Twitter – Zara puts controversial symbol on skirt
[73] The Guardian – Zara pulls denim skirt over likeness to alt-right mascot Pepe the Frog
[74] CBR – Pepe the Frog is Dead
[75] Mary Sue – Guess What Happened to Pepe the Frog on Free Comic Book Day
[76] Mashable – Pepe the Frog became a hate icon so his creator killed him off
[77] Twitter – @RBraceySherman
[78] Twitter – @RBraceySherman
[79] The Daily Dot – Writer says she received racist unsolicited Pepe meme via Bluetooth
[80] HeatStreet – Feminist Stalks Random People at Airport Bar to Find Person Who Sent Her ‘Pepe the Frog’ Image
[82] Reddit – Creator of Pepe the Frog white supremacist meme says he wants to reclaim him
[83] Vox – Pepe the Frogs creator cant save him
[84] Document Cloud – Furie Complaint PDF
[85] Motherboard – This Is the First Copyright Infringement Lawsuit Filed Against a Pepe Meme Maker
[86] 4plebs – Matt Furie is Suing Me for Painting Pepe
[87] Twitter – @RealAlexJones
[88] DocumentCloud – Infowars Lawsuit
[89] The Hollywood Reporter – Pepe the Frog Artist Suing InfoWars for Copyright Infringement
[91] Something Awful – February 4 2008
[91] DotEsports – Overwatch League cracking down on Pepe memes
[93] Infowars – Infowars Settles Pepe the Frog Lawsuit
[94] The Verge – Infowars settles Pepe the Frog copyright lawsuit for $15000
[95] Reddit – /r/technology
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It's hilarious that mass media declared it to be dead in 2017 (still comes up as top search results) yet it and its variations are more popular than ever, even took over normal smileys in some places like Discord.
Imagine being so out of touch with the Internet culture as a group of suits, imagining themselves to have jurisdiction on what meme's alive or dead. Just shows how ridiculous they are.
It's hilarious that mass media declared it to be dead in 2017 (still comes up as top search results) yet it and its variations are more popular than ever, even took over normal smileys in some places like Discord.
Imagine being so out of touch with the Internet culture as a group of suits, imagining themselves to have jurisdiction on what meme's alive or dead. Just shows how ridiculous they are.
Headpats
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Headpats
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Looks like there's gonna be a documentary:
Looks like there's gonna be a documentary:
Can we get a pagliacci entry now? Seen hundreds of them
Can we get a pagliacci entry now? Seen hundreds of them
My daddy isn't ded yet,
My daddy isn't ded yet,
My father is not a symbol of hate
My father is not a symbol of hate
Thanks to its declaration of Pepe to be equal to the swastika (a "hate symbol"), the Anti-Defamation League has no legitimacy or credibility. Anyone who thinks Pepe is a symbol "owned" by Stormfags or whoever else doesn't understand how memes want and is only interested in ruining other people's fun.
Pepe is timeless and has no owner.
Thanks to its declaration of Pepe to be equal to the swastika (a "hate symbol"), the Anti-Defamation League has no legitimacy or credibility. Anyone who thinks Pepe is a symbol "owned" by Stormfags or whoever else doesn't understand how memes want and is only interested in ruining other people's fun.
Pepe is timeless and has no owner.
No one cares what you think, you're a literal nobody getting mad over a CARTOON FROG. It is an alt right meme and there's nothing you can do about it. Leftist incels find memes so hard to understand because they have no sense of humor hence why they are the ones always discussing memes on this moron website like cringelords and never actually creating anything.
No one cares what you think, you're a literal nobody getting mad over a CARTOON FROG. It is an alt right meme and there's nothing you can do about it. Leftist incels find memes so hard to understand because they have no sense of humor hence why they are the ones always discussing memes on this moron website like cringelords and never actually creating anything.
Completely agree
Completely agree
Wait, did that happen just now, hence this page currently trending?
Wait, did that happen just now, hence this page currently trending?
https://www.adl.org/education/references/hate-symbols/pepe-the-frog
Worse, they use the absolute most insincere images they could find online to make Pepe the Frog look like a Stormfag image. Obviously, posting Kardashian's Pepe meme, Wendy's Pepe meme, or even the Trump Pepe would make people realize it can be used by anyone.
https://www.adl.org/education/references/hate-symbols/pepe-the-frog
Worse, they use the absolute most insincere images they could find online to make Pepe the Frog look like a Stormfag image. Obviously, posting Kardashian's Pepe meme, Wendy's Pepe meme, or even the Trump Pepe would make people realize it can be used by anyone.
It happened some time ago, actually.
And to be fair, they had no credibility at all even before that. I mean, just look a this shit that they call their 'hate symbol database'. Literally just a random assortment of numbers and words that pretty much boil down to "you should feel bad about being white, and here's why".
It happened some time ago, actually.
And to be fair, they had no credibility at all even before that. I mean, just look a this shit that they call their 'hate symbol database'. Literally just a random assortment of numbers and words that pretty much boil down to "you should feel bad about being white, and here's why".
That kind of bullshit seriously pisses me off…
That kind of bullshit seriously pisses me off…
Excuse me, I meant equal to a NAZI swastika.
Excuse me, I meant equal to a NAZI swastika.
What swastikas exist that aren't from Nazis? I know of other uses of the symbol, but they're usually at least called something else; the Zelda dungeon, for example, was in the shape of a Manji.
What swastikas exist that aren't from Nazis? I know of other uses of the symbol, but they're usually at least called something else; the Zelda dungeon, for example, was in the shape of a Manji.
It's ok Pepe, I still remember who you were. Before Trump, before the "alt-right", those years of glorious dankness I will always remember…
It's ok Pepe, I still remember who you were. Before Trump, before the "alt-right", those years of glorious dankness I will always remember…
Pepe is still who he was then. Anyone who thinks Pepe is a hate symbol probably thinks the okay sign represents "white power".
Pepe is still who he was then. Anyone who thinks Pepe is a hate symbol probably thinks the okay sign represents "white power".
This was a stupid comment, in my defense I haven't been sleeping very well
This was a stupid comment, in my defense I haven't been sleeping very well
Good.
It's a dumb meme, used by uncreative people.
Good.
It's a dumb meme, used by uncreative people.
You're implying that memes are creative.
You're implying that memes are creative.
One thing (of many) the mainstream doesn’t seem to understand
Just Because a meme can be used in a racist context doesn’t mean it’s a hate symbol. If that was the case all memes would probably be hate symbols.
One thing (of many) the mainstream doesn’t seem to understand
Just Because a meme can be used in a racist context doesn’t mean it’s a hate symbol. If that was the case all memes would probably be hate symbols.
The problem is that this meme was "used in a racist context" over and over and over and over to the point where it became heavily associated with those racist groups.
How imagery gets used determines how it gets interpreted, much like how the swastika was originally a religious symbol, but is now heavily associated with the Nazi party. You're essentially saying "the swastika is not a hate symbol just because it was used by racists!"
The problem is that this meme was "used in a racist context" over and over and over and over to the point where it became heavily associated with those racist groups.
How imagery gets used determines how it gets interpreted, much like how the swastika was originally a religious symbol, but is now heavily associated with the Nazi party. You're essentially saying "the swastika is not a hate symbol just because it was used by racists!"
Kekkles.
Yes. The swastika is not INHERENTLY a symbol of hate. It is a geometric shape used by many religions and political groups.
Shanrendao, Falun Gong, Guiyidao, and Raëlism are religious/philosophical orders that use various kinds of swastikas to mean different things.
In Japan, a swastika is used as a map marker for 'temples' and other sites of religious importance.
Context /always/ matters when discussing what is being communicated from one person to the next – if I just said 'containment door' to you it would mean one thing, but if I said that to one of the people who gets the in-joke, it means another.
Kekkles.
Yes. The swastika is not INHERENTLY a symbol of hate. It is a geometric shape used by many religions and political groups.
Shanrendao, Falun Gong, Guiyidao, and Raëlism are religious/philosophical orders that use various kinds of swastikas to mean different things.
In Japan, a swastika is used as a map marker for 'temples' and other sites of religious importance.
Context /always/ matters when discussing what is being communicated from one person to the next – if I just said 'containment door' to you it would mean one thing, but if I said that to one of the people who gets the in-joke, it means another.
Pepe is a meme of peace.
Pepe is a meme of peace.
Time to start making racist drawings of Overwatch characters. I recommend Reinhardt and Mercy in Nazi uniforms and Pharah and Ana wearing hijabs and bomb vests. Maybe then Blizzard will understand how Matt Furie feels (bad man).
Time to start making racist drawings of Overwatch characters. I recommend Reinhardt and Mercy in Nazi uniforms and Pharah and Ana wearing hijabs and bomb vests. Maybe then Blizzard will understand how Matt Furie feels (bad man).
Well, those were already made.
The irony of the second one is that it is Tumblr fanart done in a positive way, so this is the kind of drawing were you could have 2 completely identical depictions of a specific thing (hijab), but its meaning drastically changes simply based on who draws it and with what purpose.
Guess if this one was done with a positive intention. Although I guess a hijab and a burqa are 2 different things, but hey, what do I know. All I know is that there are propably enough people to be offended at both, regardless.
Well, those were already made.
The irony of the second one is that it is Tumblr fanart done in a positive way, so this is the kind of drawing were you could have 2 completely identical depictions of a specific thing (hijab), but its meaning drastically changes simply based on who draws it and with what purpose.
Guess if this one was done with a positive intention. Although I guess a hijab and a burqa are 2 different things, but hey, what do I know. All I know is that there are propably enough people to be offended at both, regardless.
Let me get this straight
if i shout in my mic Allahu Ahkbar with a D.va ult
will Blizzard ban me?
also Soldier 76 is a white male so should Blizzard ban him as well
Let me get this straight
if i shout in my mic Allahu Ahkbar with a D.va ult
will Blizzard ban me?
also Soldier 76 is a white male so should Blizzard ban him as well
Reaper looks kind of like a school shooter. Let's ban him too.
Reaper looks kind of like a school shooter. Let's ban him too.
You know what? Every time I see Pepe I get a little sad because just a bad chain of events led to….this. Just a harmless meme, then one day Hillary "I'm so hip with the young ones…well at least the ones that are old enough to vote" Clinton notices a bunch of Alt-Right trolls are using Pepe memes a lot because news flash, Pepe was a popular meme, EVERYONE on both sides were using Pepe memes because LIKE I SAID!!!! Pepe. Was. A. Popular. Meme. So one day she calls Pepe a hate symbol. Now the next thing we know the Liberal Media are running with the "Anyone who posts Pepe is a Nazi" story while the Alt-Right decide to actually use Pepe as a hate symbol to spite the left.
Now we have the left blaming the right for ruining Pepe, the right blaming the left for ruining Pepe when in reality the ONLY innocent ones here….are the average memers. People who don't want to call memes hate symbols, people who don't want to use memes as hate symbols. Just…..people who like memes.
You know what? Every time I see Pepe I get a little sad because just a bad chain of events led to….this. Just a harmless meme, then one day Hillary "I'm so hip with the young ones…well at least the ones that are old enough to vote" Clinton notices a bunch of Alt-Right trolls are using Pepe memes a lot because news flash, Pepe was a popular meme, EVERYONE on both sides were using Pepe memes because LIKE I SAID!!!! Pepe. Was. A. Popular. Meme. So one day she calls Pepe a hate symbol. Now the next thing we know the Liberal Media are running with the "Anyone who posts Pepe is a Nazi" story while the Alt-Right decide to actually use Pepe as a hate symbol to spite the left.
Now we have the left blaming the right for ruining Pepe, the right blaming the left for ruining Pepe when in reality the ONLY innocent ones here….are the average memers. People who don't want to call memes hate symbols, people who don't want to use memes as hate symbols. Just…..people who like memes.
Anyone who thinks Pepe is a hate symbol probably thinks the okay sign represents "white power".
Anyone who thinks Pepe is a hate symbol probably thinks the okay sign represents "white power".
Well said. Pepe is not, nor has he ever been, a hate symbol. The Anti-Defamation League no longer has credibility because it equates Pepe with Nazi swastikas.
Well said. Pepe is not, nor has he ever been, a hate symbol. The Anti-Defamation League no longer has credibility because it equates Pepe with Nazi swastikas.
Well said.
Well said.
Blizzard, you need to delete Lucio. He dresses up as a frog, sometimes. I think the Southern Poverty Law Center should take a very close look at this character.
Blizzard, you need to delete Lucio. He dresses up as a frog, sometimes. I think the Southern Poverty Law Center should take a very close look at this character.
Meanwhile stuff worse than VthisV happens all the time in TF2 and no one gives a shit
Meanwhile stuff worse than VthisV happens all the time in TF2 and no one gives a shit
Though, to be fair, that's a community server; Valve doesn't moderate those at all, really, so they're much more lax with things like that.
Though, to be fair, that's a community server; Valve doesn't moderate those at all, really, so they're much more lax with things like that.
Are you implying Valve even moderates their own servers?
Are you implying Valve even moderates their own servers?
The ass spray in the background just adds icing to the cake
The ass spray in the background just adds icing to the cake
Why? It's a harmless meme in a game that has so much worst stuff in it that was added by you the developers, if people are getting so bend out of shape over it then they need to grow up.
Why? It's a harmless meme in a game that has so much worst stuff in it that was added by you the developers, if people are getting so bend out of shape over it then they need to grow up.
Having a public outcry of the removal of pepe is pretty dumb and childish, same can be said with dropping a game all because of a cartoon frog. Either way everyone loses.
Having a public outcry of the removal of pepe is pretty dumb and childish, same can be said with dropping a game all because of a cartoon frog. Either way everyone loses.
this meme wasn't even supposed to be a hate symbol
why are you edgy 12 year olds making it one
this meme wasn't even supposed to be a hate symbol
why are you edgy 12 year olds making it one
And there it goes, my last hopes of finally picking up and playing Overwatch…down the drain.
And there it goes, my last hopes of finally picking up and playing Overwatch…down the drain.
I'm just gonna order a pizza and watch this happen.
I love watching Blizzard continue to run their game into the ground for petty reasons.
I'm just gonna order a pizza and watch this happen.
I love watching Blizzard continue to run their game into the ground for petty reasons.
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“Shouldn’t be surprised Blizzard pussed out over something stupid.” – Ashki
“I was legitimately considering buying Overwatch for quite a while now but seeing the new stupidly strict and ridiculous rules coming out for the game I think I’ll pass and go for Team Fortress 2 since this is most likely not going to get any better.” – Bobby Evil
“Why I never played overwatch” – Master Pain
“Probably why the only thing I like about Overwatch is all the porn of the female characters.” – digital_m3m3
“Nerfing my man Roadhog was the first step, but after seeing this I know what’s happening to my copy of Overwatch later today. Oh well, I’ve been having more fun with Titanfall 2 lately anyway.” – Goodbyejeffery
“Overwatch is now officially the worst thing to ever exist. As a TF2 fanboy, any amount of respect I still had for Overwatch is now completely diminished.
Blizzard tries so hard with their brand recognition, and SJW pandering in order to create a less toxic playerbase (such as how spamming voice lines could get you banned), and ironially end up making an even more toxic environment
This would never happen in TF2, because its the epitome of video game freedom. Be whatever the fuck you want, and post whatever the fuck you want.
Fuck you, Blizzard.” – Xtweeter22x
Over a Frog?
“Shouldn’t be surprised Blizzard pussed out over something stupid.” – Ashki
“I was legitimately considering buying Overwatch for quite a while now but seeing the new stupidly strict and ridiculous rules coming out for the game I think I’ll pass and go for Team Fortress 2 since this is most likely not going to get any better.” – Bobby Evil
“Why I never played overwatch” – Master Pain
“Probably why the only thing I like about Overwatch is all the porn of the female characters.” – digital_m3m3
“Nerfing my man Roadhog was the first step, but after seeing this I know what’s happening to my copy of Overwatch later today. Oh well, I’ve been having more fun with Titanfall 2 lately anyway.” – Goodbyejeffery
“Overwatch is now officially the worst thing to ever exist. As a TF2 fanboy, any amount of respect I still had for Overwatch is now completely diminished.
Blizzard tries so hard with their brand recognition, and SJW pandering in order to create a less toxic playerbase (such as how spamming voice lines could get you banned), and ironially end up making an even more toxic environment
This would never happen in TF2, because its the epitome of video game freedom. Be whatever the fuck you want, and post whatever the fuck you want.
Fuck you, Blizzard.” – Xtweeter22x
Over a Frog?
You took my quote out of context. I never said anything about Pepe the Frog.
You took my quote out of context. I never said anything about Pepe the Frog.
Seems to me like a bunch of people who have never played Overwatch, aren't playing Overwatch, and never WILL play Overwatch are bitching about something that's been promised, but as of of yet has not been implemented.
I've gotten salty in chat, and I haven't been banned by Jeff yet. Or even reported.
Literally nothing in the game has changed.
And yet a bunch of people who haven't looked farther than the porn subreddits are protesting about something (that hasn't actually happened) in a game they haven't played.
Good fucking chatter, KYM.
Seems to me like a bunch of people who have never played Overwatch, aren't playing Overwatch, and never WILL play Overwatch are bitching about something that's been promised, but as of of yet has not been implemented.
I've gotten salty in chat, and I haven't been banned by Jeff yet. Or even reported.
Literally nothing in the game has changed.
And yet a bunch of people who haven't looked farther than the porn subreddits are protesting about something (that hasn't actually happened) in a game they haven't played.
Good fucking chatter, KYM.
Love how you missed the rest of my quote as well. Nice editing you're doing there, and you're right about one thing, I'll never be playing Overwatch now.
Love how you missed the rest of my quote as well. Nice editing you're doing there, and you're right about one thing, I'll never be playing Overwatch now.
This happens a lot with games. People complain, but hardly anyone who actually plays the game will quit or really care.
This happens a lot with games. People complain, but hardly anyone who actually plays the game will quit or really care.
“My anecdotal experience with playing this game and not getting in trouble over petty reasons proves that people aren’t getting banned for petty reasons!”
We have evidence of people getting banned for spamming voice commands. This is not far off.
“My anecdotal experience with playing this game and not getting in trouble over petty reasons proves that people aren’t getting banned for petty reasons!”
We have evidence of people getting banned for spamming voice commands. This is not far off.
‘Aight, so where’s the evidence?
Can you link video of someone getting banned for that specific reason?
‘Aight, so where’s the evidence?
Can you link video of someone getting banned for that specific reason?
Not a video, but we literally had a Blizzard developer admit to doing it and try to justify it.
https://us.battle.net/forums/en/overwatch/topic/20759289550?page=7#post-135
On a side note, you can also miss me with your gatekeeping BS. Outsiders are still allowed to talk about this game and its censorship as much as you are.
Not a video, but we literally had a Blizzard developer admit to doing it and try to justify it.
https://us.battle.net/forums/en/overwatch/topic/20759289550?page=7#post-135
On a side note, you can also miss me with your gatekeeping BS. Outsiders are still allowed to talk about this game and its censorship as much as you are.
That's not video evidence of a ban actually happening. It's just a guy talking about doing it. Without saying WHO he banned so we can actually check to see if they were banned or not.
Give me a livestream clip or something of someone spamming voice-lines and receiving a complaint/ban over it. Anything.
If there are so many people complaining about it happening to them, surely then at least one streamer caught it?
That's not video evidence of a ban actually happening. It's just a guy talking about doing it. Without saying WHO he banned so we can actually check to see if they were banned or not.
Give me a livestream clip or something of someone spamming voice-lines and receiving a complaint/ban over it. Anything.
If there are so many people complaining about it happening to them, surely then at least one streamer caught it?
That’s literally an ADMITTANCE that they banned someone for such a petty reason. What the hell else do you need? This is bordering on willful ignorance on your part.
That’s literally an ADMITTANCE that they banned someone for such a petty reason. What the hell else do you need? This is bordering on willful ignorance on your part.
Because no one in the history of forever has claimed to do something for intimidation.
And before you ask why someone would sabotage their own game like that, you're seriously underestimating the ego some developers have.
The aim wasn't to infuriate people, the aim was to spook people into behaving better, because the dev actually assumed people would take it like they meant.
Because the dev's a dimbo.
Lil' Kimmy says his missiles are boomy-good, but I have yet to see one get half-way across the Pacific.
If I don't see video from a banned player, whether it be twitch clip, camcorder staring at the screen, fraps, or whatever, I have no reason to think it's actually happening.
Because no one in the history of forever has claimed to do something for intimidation.
And before you ask why someone would sabotage their own game like that, you're seriously underestimating the ego some developers have.
The aim wasn't to infuriate people, the aim was to spook people into behaving better, because the dev actually assumed people would take it like they meant.
Because the dev's a dimbo.
Lil' Kimmy says his missiles are boomy-good, but I have yet to see one get half-way across the Pacific.
If I don't see video from a banned player, whether it be twitch clip, camcorder staring at the screen, fraps, or whatever, I have no reason to think it's actually happening.
Now allow me to retort on why your “video evidence” spiel is stupid:
1) the people who usually have access to stuff like fraps and camcorders also typically have access to microphones, and therefore have less ov a reason to use voice commands; they could just use audio chat.
2) bans don’t happen predictably unless the person getting banned is actively trolling. The best anyone could do for “video evidence” of a ban while they’re casually playing is a screenshot of the message informing them of their ban, and include a description alongside it with what they think was the reason for their ban.
3) while you’re right that the forum post doesn’t prove beyond a shadow of a doubt that the banning happened, the fact still remains that it is evidence of it happening. That’s why I said: “we have evidence of people getting banned for spamming voice commands,” not: “we know absolutely for sure that people are getting banned for spamming voice commands.” Sure, the dev could be full of hot air. But they could be telling the absolute truth as well. Blizzard has been making other stupid decisions regarding Overwatch before that all happened.
Now allow me to retort on why your “video evidence” spiel is stupid:
1) the people who usually have access to stuff like fraps and camcorders also typically have access to microphones, and therefore have less ov a reason to use voice commands; they could just use audio chat.
2) bans don’t happen predictably unless the person getting banned is actively trolling. The best anyone could do for “video evidence” of a ban while they’re casually playing is a screenshot of the message informing them of their ban, and include a description alongside it with what they think was the reason for their ban.
3) while you’re right that the forum post doesn’t prove beyond a shadow of a doubt that the banning happened, the fact still remains that it is evidence of it happening. That’s why I said: “we have evidence of people getting banned for spamming voice commands,” not: “we know absolutely for sure that people are getting banned for spamming voice commands.” Sure, the dev could be full of hot air. But they could be telling the absolute truth as well. Blizzard has been making other stupid decisions regarding Overwatch before that all happened.
If as many people are getting banned as you're saying, then there should be SOMETHING. A lot of people play Overwatch, and a lot of people are recording at the same time. There HAS to be overlap.
There has to be SOMETHING.
And, remember, we aren't talking about people being banned for using voice chat for communication, we're talking about people being banned for spamming the C menu. We aren't talking about devs being draconian over trashtalking, we're talking about devs being draconian over a feature they themselves implemented. Microphones shouldn't come into it.
Scant evidence is the best evidence apparently, 'evidence' that thousands of people are being banned for spamming D.Va's "ez mode" taunt.
If as many people are getting banned as you're saying, then there should be SOMETHING. A lot of people play Overwatch, and a lot of people are recording at the same time. There HAS to be overlap.
There has to be SOMETHING.
And, remember, we aren't talking about people being banned for using voice chat for communication, we're talking about people being banned for spamming the C menu. We aren't talking about devs being draconian over trashtalking, we're talking about devs being draconian over a feature they themselves implemented. Microphones shouldn't come into it.
Scant evidence is the best evidence apparently, 'evidence' that thousands of people are being banned for spamming D.Va's "ez mode" taunt.
First off, I didn’t imply that people are being in droves like you seem to want me the be saying. I’m just saying that there’s evidence of some- some- people- getting banned for the voice clips. Stop putting words in my mouth.
Second. Out of the thousands of games that have been played of Overwatch, how many do you think actually got recorded? It can’t be a very high percentage. Especially considering, as I’ve stated before, that many of the people who record their footage would have little reason to use voice clips considering they can just use voice chat, and that bans are unpredictable unless the person getting banned is actively trolling. The idea of none of these cases of banning getting recorded on video isn’t nearly as far-fetched as you’re making it out to be.
Third. Yes, microphones are important to the issue of taunt spamming. Why would you annoy fellow players with a bunch of pre recorded lines that always sound the exact same when you have a microphone and can do the same by speaking? Which of these has more potential for annoyance?
All in all, I’m saying this: if Aerith was found dead in her room by a gunshot wound, and Bob decides to admit that he shot her and owns a gun that fires the caliber of bullet that Aerith was shot with, odds are pretty good that he did shoot her. Yes, he could be lying. But he could also be telling the truth.
First off, I didn’t imply that people are being in droves like you seem to want me the be saying. I’m just saying that there’s evidence of some- some- people- getting banned for the voice clips. Stop putting words in my mouth.
Second. Out of the thousands of games that have been played of Overwatch, how many do you think actually got recorded? It can’t be a very high percentage. Especially considering, as I’ve stated before, that many of the people who record their footage would have little reason to use voice clips considering they can just use voice chat, and that bans are unpredictable unless the person getting banned is actively trolling. The idea of none of these cases of banning getting recorded on video isn’t nearly as far-fetched as you’re making it out to be.
Third. Yes, microphones are important to the issue of taunt spamming. Why would you annoy fellow players with a bunch of pre recorded lines that always sound the exact same when you have a microphone and can do the same by speaking? Which of these has more potential for annoyance?
All in all, I’m saying this: if Aerith was found dead in her room by a gunshot wound, and Bob decides to admit that he shot her and owns a gun that fires the caliber of bullet that Aerith was shot with, odds are pretty good that he did shoot her. Yes, he could be lying. But he could also be telling the truth.
Shouldn't be surprised Blizzard pussed out over something stupid. Bowing to ONE PERSON over Tracer's butt should've been a huge red flag…
Shouldn't be surprised Blizzard pussed out over something stupid. Bowing to ONE PERSON over Tracer's butt should've been a huge red flag…
>more pepe is a hate symbol drama
why am i not surprised?
>more pepe is a hate symbol drama
why am i not surprised?
Perfect example of a meme being run politically into the ground.
Perfect example of a meme being run politically into the ground.
Was at a recent League stream just to see the chat.
Was as bad as you would expect.
Was at a recent League stream just to see the chat.
Was as bad as you would expect.
>all this rage from Pepe supporters
>swearing off Overwatch and saying they'll never play it again
Nice, less /pol/ memers in the game. Works for me.
>all this rage from Pepe supporters
>swearing off Overwatch and saying they'll never play it again
Nice, less /pol/ memers in the game. Works for me.
Fuck Overwatch, nothing but liberals, cucks and soy boys.
Fuck Overwatch, nothing but liberals, cucks and soy boys.
What's with the downvotes?
We hate Overwatch now.
What's with the downvotes?
We hate Overwatch now.
because you're being overly stupid
because you're being overly stupid
By summarising what people are mad about?
By summarising what people are mad about?
no because you're saying that "we hate overwatch now" because the league banned pepe memes, imo that is a big overreaction even tho i don't really agree with the ban anyway
no because you're saying that "we hate overwatch now" because the league banned pepe memes, imo that is a big overreaction even tho i don't really agree with the ban anyway
"Shouldn’t be surprised Blizzard pussed out over something stupid."
"I was legitimately considering buying Overwatch for quite a while now but seeing the new stupidly strict and ridiculous rules coming out for the game I think I’ll pass and go for Team Fortress 2 since this is most likely not going to get any better." – Bobby Evil
"Why I never played overwatch" – Master Pain
"Probably why the only thing I like about Overwatch is all the porn of the female characters." – digital_m3m3
"Nerfing my man Roadhog was the first step, but after seeing this I know what’s happening to my copy of Overwatch later today. Oh well, I’ve been having more fun with Titanfall 2 lately anyway." – Goodbyejeffery
"Overwatch is now officially the worst thing to ever exist. As a TF2 fanboy, any amount of respect I still had for Overwatch is now completely diminished.
Blizzard tries so hard with their brand recognition, and SJW pandering in order to create a less toxic playerbase (such as how spamming voice lines could get you banned), and ironially end up making an even more toxic environment
This would never happen in TF2, because its the epitome of video game freedom. Be whatever the fuck you want, and post whatever the fuck you want.
Fuck you, Blizzard." – Xtweeter22x
Looks like some angry, while-the-mods-are-asleep bois if I've ever seen any.
"Shouldn’t be surprised Blizzard pussed out over something stupid."
"I was legitimately considering buying Overwatch for quite a while now but seeing the new stupidly strict and ridiculous rules coming out for the game I think I’ll pass and go for Team Fortress 2 since this is most likely not going to get any better." – Bobby Evil
"Why I never played overwatch" – Master Pain
"Probably why the only thing I like about Overwatch is all the porn of the female characters." – digital_m3m3
"Nerfing my man Roadhog was the first step, but after seeing this I know what’s happening to my copy of Overwatch later today. Oh well, I’ve been having more fun with Titanfall 2 lately anyway." – Goodbyejeffery
"Overwatch is now officially the worst thing to ever exist. As a TF2 fanboy, any amount of respect I still had for Overwatch is now completely diminished.
Blizzard tries so hard with their brand recognition, and SJW pandering in order to create a less toxic playerbase (such as how spamming voice lines could get you banned), and ironially end up making an even more toxic environment
This would never happen in TF2, because its the epitome of video game freedom. Be whatever the fuck you want, and post whatever the fuck you want.
Fuck you, Blizzard." – Xtweeter22x
Looks like some angry, while-the-mods-are-asleep bois if I've ever seen any.
yes because some angry comments totally means the entire site is mad. /s
yes because some angry comments totally means the entire site is mad. /s
Read the rest off the comments, people are mad about Overwatch not banning words.
Who am I too disagree with the fast-appearing, quick-to-retreat minority of people upset about this?
Read the rest off the comments, people are mad about Overwatch not banning words.
Who am I too disagree with the fast-appearing, quick-to-retreat minority of people upset about this?
You don't, but it's pretty damn obvious that the rest of KYM is mad about it.
You don't, but it's pretty damn obvious that the rest of KYM is mad about it.
excuse me while I go jerk off to Paul Joseph Watson trying to sell me snake oil.
excuse me while I go jerk off to Paul Joseph Watson trying to sell me snake oil.
Not to mention spewing buzzwords and insults.
Not to mention spewing buzzwords and insults.
This is how you troll the libtards epic style
This is how you troll the libtards epic style
Banned for being a hate symbol? Act even more hateful, yeah, that will show them how much it's not a hate symbol!
Banned for being a hate symbol? Act even more hateful, yeah, that will show them how much it's not a hate symbol!
Hate symbol = Created specifically by hate groups. Period. End of fucking discussion.
Hate symbol = Created specifically by hate groups. Period. End of fucking discussion.
The swatstika originated as a symbol of peace. I generally agree with the idea that calling Pepe a hate symbol is stupid, but hate symbols can come from non hateful sources that become corrupted into something terrible.
The swatstika originated as a symbol of peace. I generally agree with the idea that calling Pepe a hate symbol is stupid, but hate symbols can come from non hateful sources that become corrupted into something terrible.
Peaceful swastikas – which are distinct from the nazi variety – should not be censored, and the same goes for other things that have come to be associated with hate groups despite not originating from them; suppressing the symbols because of people's ignorant assumptions adds to the problem of ignorant assumptions instead of helping correct it.
Peaceful swastikas – which are distinct from the nazi variety – should not be censored, and the same goes for other things that have come to be associated with hate groups despite not originating from them; suppressing the symbols because of people's ignorant assumptions adds to the problem of ignorant assumptions instead of helping correct it.
'Cept it isn't a hate symbol created by /pol/. It originated on /b/ and was crossposted amongst many different boards and each took their own spin on it and then to show how retarded the MSM is /pol/ and /b/ decided to say it was a hate symbol and promote the concept of that across the internet to see if the MSM and Hillary would actually go along with it and play themselves.
which they did
'Cept it isn't a hate symbol created by /pol/. It originated on /b/ and was crossposted amongst many different boards and each took their own spin on it and then to show how retarded the MSM is /pol/ and /b/ decided to say it was a hate symbol and promote the concept of that across the internet to see if the MSM and Hillary would actually go along with it and play themselves.
which they did
Yeah, that's my whole point. Perhaps you misread my comment?
Yeah, that's my whole point. Perhaps you misread my comment?
Yeah. I should probably stop posting in the morning when i wake up. Reading comprehension evidently not at its best at that time :/
Yeah. I should probably stop posting in the morning when i wake up. Reading comprehension evidently not at its best at that time :/
>A year ago, some people…
"Overwatch is the TF2 killer lol rip tf2"
>Devs acts like funkillers and ban you for literally anything.
"On the other hand… maybe TF2 is not gonna die any time soon"
>A year ago, some people…
"Overwatch is the TF2 killer lol rip tf2"
>Devs acts like funkillers and ban you for literally anything.
"On the other hand… maybe TF2 is not gonna die any time soon"
TF2 was already done years before OW.
Overwatch never killed TF2, it just took it's place as the team-based shooter everyone should follow while TF2 will go to history as one of the most fun games ever made.
TF2 was already done years before OW.
Overwatch never killed TF2, it just took it's place as the team-based shooter everyone should follow while TF2 will go to history as one of the most fun games ever made.
Overwatch wasn't even the TF2 killer, like, ever, TF2 wasn't competing, it already crossed the finish line long ago.
Overwatch wasn't even the TF2 killer, like, ever, TF2 wasn't competing, it already crossed the finish line long ago.
be careful what you say, TF2maps is full of SJWs, so maybe tf2 will die within a few years.
be careful what you say, TF2maps is full of SJWs, so maybe tf2 will die within a few years.
Daily reminder.
Daily reminder.
When your game has draconian laws to reduce the toxicity of the community but is still more toxic than a game that gives you an achievement for making someone ragequit.
When your game has draconian laws to reduce the toxicity of the community but is still more toxic than a game that gives you an achievement for making someone ragequit.
Yeah, that one's great.
And of course they gave it to the Pyro…
Yeah, that one's great.
And of course they gave it to the Pyro…
I like both TF2 and OW equally and this made me laugh my ass off
I like both TF2 and OW equally and this made me laugh my ass off
Another freaking controversy about Pepe being a hate symbol?
And it involves Blizzard, no less?
This just guaranteed that I’m not going to be touching Overwatch anymore until they can actually add something incredible like a map creator or a well balanced hero patch.
Another freaking controversy about Pepe being a hate symbol?
And it involves Blizzard, no less?
This just guaranteed that I’m not going to be touching Overwatch anymore until they can actually add something incredible like a map creator or a well balanced hero patch.
It does look like some people are overreacting a bit.
>Some guys got a sign taken away (dumb, but its not like the guys working on Overwatch made that decision)
>Some guy had to take down a tweet (same thing).
Its probably mostly an attempt to avoid controversy made by the suits. Its not like they are kicking people out or banning them, this could easily have been worse.
It does look like some people are overreacting a bit.
>Some guys got a sign taken away (dumb, but its not like the guys working on Overwatch made that decision)
>Some guy had to take down a tweet (same thing).
Its probably mostly an attempt to avoid controversy made by the suits. Its not like they are kicking people out or banning them, this could easily have been worse.
>OverReacting…
I… you… wha?
Saying thing is stupid and should stop is overreacting?
>OverReacting…
I… you… wha?
Saying thing is stupid and should stop is overreacting?
*Saying the practice of banning Pepe and labeling anyone who uses it as a hate symbol is stupid and should stop?
Did you miss the whole controversy where they suspended and fined players for using a twitch emote?*Saying the practice of banning Pepe and labeling anyone who uses it as a hate symbol is stupid and should stop?
Did you miss the whole controversy where they suspended and fined players for using a twitch emote?Its weird that a cartoon frog is apparently one of the things that is too controversial for high score comments.
Its weird that a cartoon frog is apparently one of the things that is too controversial for high score comments.
Meme Fortress 2 > Overcucks.
Meme Fortress 2 > Overcucks.
I wonder what would happen if someone would turn Overwatch character into 'hate speech' symbol.
I wonder what would happen if someone would turn Overwatch character into 'hate speech' symbol.
Lucio has a frog related skin so he must be a hate symbol
Soldier 76 is a white male so he must be racist
Lucio has a frog related skin so he must be a hate symbol
Soldier 76 is a white male so he must be racist
Blizzard would change canon to make them gay/transgender/in an interracial marriage/whatever they could come up with to make the symbol not work, thus making the prank a success.
Personally I recommend Tolbjorn. He's already been shown to have a wife and kids of the same race, which rules out being gay or a racemixer, and makes being trans pretty hard to swing as well. Not to mention he's already racist against robots, so it wouldn't be hard to spread that to hating blacks, or Arabs. He's Swedish, so it could be said to stem from the refugee crisis in the 2010s, maybe someone he knew was raped by a group of Muslims then a gay transgender woman and "her" black boyfriend called him Islamophobic for trying to stop the rapists.
I'm not usually into these but I want to see if we can meme so hard that the next Overwatch comic features a Muslim Tolbjorn in a turban having dinner with a couple of black transsexuals for no reason whatsoever and with art that was clearly rushed out so they could confirm that their Fucking White Male is a good progressive chap.
And then we can rant on Twitter about a white man in a turban being cultural appropriation.
Blizzard would change canon to make them gay/transgender/in an interracial marriage/whatever they could come up with to make the symbol not work, thus making the prank a success.
Personally I recommend Tolbjorn. He's already been shown to have a wife and kids of the same race, which rules out being gay or a racemixer, and makes being trans pretty hard to swing as well. Not to mention he's already racist against robots, so it wouldn't be hard to spread that to hating blacks, or Arabs. He's Swedish, so it could be said to stem from the refugee crisis in the 2010s, maybe someone he knew was raped by a group of Muslims then a gay transgender woman and "her" black boyfriend called him Islamophobic for trying to stop the rapists.
I'm not usually into these but I want to see if we can meme so hard that the next Overwatch comic features a Muslim Tolbjorn in a turban having dinner with a couple of black transsexuals for no reason whatsoever and with art that was clearly rushed out so they could confirm that their Fucking White Male is a good progressive chap.
And then we can rant on Twitter about a white man in a turban being cultural appropriation.
Do it
Do it
I like the way you think.
I like the way you think.
OK so presumably somebody is going to raid twitch chat with Pepe emotes until they have to put it into subscriber only mode?
OK so presumably somebody is going to raid twitch chat with Pepe emotes until they have to put it into subscriber only mode?
Pepe did nothing wrong!
Pepe did nothing wrong!
I like Overwatch, it's fun. But this… Blizzard, what the actual fuck
I like Overwatch, it's fun. But this… Blizzard, what the actual fuck
Just love how the only thing that’s kept me going the pat sevenish years (vidya) has just gotten worse and worse in every way every year
>lootboxes
>microtransactions
>unfinished games
>hugboxes
>dumbed down games
Can’t wait untill every single game is just an open world infinite development game where you have to pay for every thing you craft, and for every new area you find
Just love how the only thing that’s kept me going the pat sevenish years (vidya) has just gotten worse and worse in every way every year
>lootboxes
>microtransactions
>unfinished games
>hugboxes
>dumbed down games
Can’t wait untill every single game is just an open world infinite development game where you have to pay for every thing you craft, and for every new area you find
Blizzard needs to stop listening to the 12 year olds and snowflakes who keeps complaining in the forums
Blizzard needs to stop listening to the 12 year olds and snowflakes who keeps complaining in the forums
You're looking in the wrong directions. Unless the only types of video games you're interested in are pvp focused, in which case yeah, I feel kinda sorry for you.
You're looking in the wrong directions. Unless the only types of video games you're interested in are pvp focused, in which case yeah, I feel kinda sorry for you.
I think someone here has never heart of a hyperbole.
I think someone here has never heart of a hyperbole.
You can answer to a point made using hyperbole without actually taking the hyperbole seriously. The only hyperbole I see is the bottom sentence and I wasn't even referring to that with my comment.
You can answer to a point made using hyperbole without actually taking the hyperbole seriously. The only hyperbole I see is the bottom sentence and I wasn't even referring to that with my comment.
"Can’t wait untill every single game is just an open world infinite development game where you have to pay for every thing you craft, and for every new area you find"
So real world, then?
"Can’t wait untill every single game is just an open world infinite development game where you have to pay for every thing you craft, and for every new area you find"
So real world, then?
Why do people who supposedly oppose the alt-right do everything they can to give them power over shit like memes, milk and freakin emojis?
Just because a senile grandma afraid of a cartoon frog says so doesn't make it so.
Why do people who supposedly oppose the alt-right do everything they can to give them power over shit like memes, milk and freakin emojis?
Just because a senile grandma afraid of a cartoon frog says so doesn't make it so.
Tumblr Fortress 2
Tumblr Fortress 2
Everybody in the industry needs to see Blizzard and OW as a shining example of how not to curate a good community. A lack of moderation tends to be far better than this com-dom management. TF2 practically encourages toxicity and has a fantastic community.
Everybody in the industry needs to see Blizzard and OW as a shining example of how not to curate a good community. A lack of moderation tends to be far better than this com-dom management. TF2 practically encourages toxicity and has a fantastic community.
I'd bring a sign with a big ass Pepe that says, "Pepe is not a hate symbol, you're just making him one.if you confiscate this sign you're only proving my point."
I'd bring a sign with a big ass Pepe that says, "Pepe is not a hate symbol, you're just making him one.if you confiscate this sign you're only proving my point."
A gay frog is more scarier than the red star or the hammer and sickle.
Craziest timeline ever!
A gay frog is more scarier than the red star or the hammer and sickle.
Craziest timeline ever!
Overwatch is now officially the worst thing to ever exist. As a TF2 fanboy, any amount of respect I still had for Overwatch is now completely diminished.
Blizzard tries so hard with their brand recognition, and SJW pandering in order to create a less toxic playerbase (such as how spamming voice lines could get you banned), and ironially end up making an even more toxic environment
This would never happen in TF2, because its the epitome of video game freedom. Be whatever the fuck you want, and post whatever the fuck you want.
Fuck you, Blizzard.
Overwatch is now officially the worst thing to ever exist. As a TF2 fanboy, any amount of respect I still had for Overwatch is now completely diminished.
Blizzard tries so hard with their brand recognition, and SJW pandering in order to create a less toxic playerbase (such as how spamming voice lines could get you banned), and ironially end up making an even more toxic environment
This would never happen in TF2, because its the epitome of video game freedom. Be whatever the fuck you want, and post whatever the fuck you want.
Fuck you, Blizzard.
The best part of TF2 is joining a Christian server only to find literally everyone has porn sprays and turns the spawn room into a booru.
The best part of TF2 is joining a Christian server only to find literally everyone has porn sprays and turns the spawn room into a booru.
Dark Messiah
Dark Messiah
of Might and Magic
of Might and Magic
And now Overwatch is being stupid about Pepe. Stop the world, I fucking want off.
And now Overwatch is being stupid about Pepe. Stop the world, I fucking want off.
Pepe was too powerful, so Blizzard is trying to nerf him.
Pepe was too powerful, so Blizzard is trying to nerf him.
Pepe did nothing wrong, OWL!
Pepe did nothing wrong, OWL!
Now that I think about it, where is Furie getting all the money for lawsuits?
As far as I know, a lot of that legal representation is on the thousands of dollars, and i doubt he has endless funds to throw at whoever makes a pepe.
Now that I think about it, where is Furie getting all the money for lawsuits?
As far as I know, a lot of that legal representation is on the thousands of dollars, and i doubt he has endless funds to throw at whoever makes a pepe.
Furie's lawsuits are subsidized by the firm Wilmer Cutler Pickering Hale and Dorr, which has two partners working the case. The same firm subsidized Zoe Quinn's lawsuit against Eron Gjoni, and employed Robert Mueller and several others who are running the investigation into Donald Trump's Russian ties.
Furie's lawsuits are subsidized by the firm Wilmer Cutler Pickering Hale and Dorr, which has two partners working the case. The same firm subsidized Zoe Quinn's lawsuit against Eron Gjoni, and employed Robert Mueller and several others who are running the investigation into Donald Trump's Russian ties.
Really activates my almonds
Really activates my almonds
Hmmmm
Hmmmm
Obviously a liberal conspiracy meant to shatter the foundation of society and turn our women into whores, our men into soyboys and kangz into kings, and not just a law firm with a politcal bias.
Obviously a liberal conspiracy meant to shatter the foundation of society and turn our women into whores, our men into soyboys and kangz into kings, and not just a law firm with a politcal bias.
I hope Pepe wins power to the people and stuff
I hope Pepe wins power to the people and stuff
Putting power in the hands of the people would be Alex Jones winning. Because if Furie wins he's just gonna keep trying to police a thing that's been out of his hands for years.
Putting power in the hands of the people would be Alex Jones winning. Because if Furie wins he's just gonna keep trying to police a thing that's been out of his hands for years.
Honestly what kind of fucking loser would get some cringy ass poster like this?
Imagine if someone had a CNN poster with Don lemon, Rachel Maddow, and Hillary doing a jojo pose. "Buy this to end sexist racist homophobic transphobic zenophobic robophobic cis oppression! 17.99 plus shipping"
Honestly what kind of fucking loser would get some cringy ass poster like this?
Imagine if someone had a CNN poster with Don lemon, Rachel Maddow, and Hillary doing a jojo pose. "Buy this to end sexist racist homophobic transphobic zenophobic robophobic cis oppression! 17.99 plus shipping"
This is Alex Jones, he's nothing if not able to sell worthless shit to people who aren't very smart.
This is Alex Jones, he's nothing if not able to sell worthless shit to people who aren't very smart.
tbh that CNN would probably be some Harry Potter shit or something like that
tbh that CNN would probably be some Harry Potter shit or something like that
You'd be surprised what I can get people to buy. I mean I have folks buying the hell out of a small bottle of lead water for over 30$ a pop.
You'd be surprised what I can get people to buy. I mean I have folks buying the hell out of a small bottle of lead water for over 30$ a pop.
What are you talking about dude? If anything it gives them a reason to actually buy the water filters you sell.
What are you talking about dude? If anything it gives them a reason to actually buy the water filters you sell.
Well Furie's not likely to get much in terms of royalties, in any event.
Well Furie's not likely to get much in terms of royalties, in any event.
Alex jones sued by pepe the frog artist
Thats a string of words that feel surreal
Alex jones sued by pepe the frog artist
Thats a string of words that feel surreal
TOP 10 ANIME BATTLES
TOP 10 ANIME BATTLES
Pack it in boys, meme is officially dead. It's now being sold at art auctions.
https://fivethirtyeight.com/features/pepe-the-frog-symbolism-cryptoart-blockchain/?ex_cid=538twitter
Pack it in boys, meme is officially dead. It's now being sold at art auctions.
https://fivethirtyeight.com/features/pepe-the-frog-symbolism-cryptoart-blockchain/?ex_cid=538twitter
Hope they’l be carefull with it
the rare pepe market caused pepe’s death once
Hope they’l be carefull with it
the rare pepe market caused pepe’s death once
And? Before the market crash, it was common to trade with Rare Pepes. I bouth my house from selling a folder of them to the hacker formerly known as 4chan.
And? Before the market crash, it was common to trade with Rare Pepes. I bouth my house from selling a folder of them to the hacker formerly known as 4chan.