News companies commissioned the creation of Racists Pepe The Frogs to generate news. Encourage real racists, and bigots to turn a harmless meme into hate speech
Pepe the Frog, once a harmless and widely recognized internet meme, has become a symbol of hate and extremism in certain online circles. This transformation has raised questions about the role of new media in shaping the perception and meaning of internet content. Let's delve into the evolution of Pepe the Frog and the role that new media played in contributing to its controversial status.
The Role of Internet Users:
While new media platforms played a significant role in shaping Pepe's perception, it is crucial to recognize that the actions and choices of internet users also contributed to its evolution. Individuals who sought to spread their extremist ideologies created and disseminated altered versions of Pepe with hateful imagery.
CNN's Perspective:
In an article published by CNN in October 2016, titled "Save Pepe the Frog: Why one man is Fighting to Reclaim the Internet's most beloved meme," the network explored the controversy surrounding Pepe's transformation into a hate symbol. The piece highlighted efforts by individuals, including Matt Furie, to reclaim Pepe's original meaning and separate it from the hateful connotations.
Why Would CNN commission a KKK Pepe The Frog?
CNN had before firing Don Lemon shown a KKK Pepe The Frog on one of its late-night shows. When you do a reserved image search for this version of Pepe there are 0 search results. How could an internet meme frog produce 0 search results? What if Pepe was never a Hate Symbol? until major news companies turned him into a Hate Symbol
EDIT: As of 2023 Google searching KKK People the frog, you can find this image in 1 location. The upload date is after the date this aired on CNN - Meaning it's not the original image
