Pepe the Frog: A Tale of Internet Fame and Meme Evolution
Pepe the Frog, the green anthropomorphic amphibian with a laid-back demeanor, has become one of the internet's most enduring and versatile meme characters. Created by cartoonist Matt Furie for his 2005 comic series _Boy’s Club_, Pepe began as a simple, carefree character navigating the quirks of post-college life. Little did Furie know, this 'chill frog-dude' would embark on a journey of digital transformation, cementing his place in meme history.