We the signatories implore the Anti Defamation League, ADL, to remove the designation of Pepe the frog or any likeness as a hate symbol.
In 2006, Matt Furie created Pepe the Frog as part of the Boy’s Club comic book. Pepe began as a blissfully happy frog where he enjoyed a simple life of snacks, soda and pulling his pants all the way down to go pee. Pepe’s reputation became globally recognized as a positive, sometimes sad, but mostly silly character. In a move of artistic frustration, Furie preemptively “killed” Pepe drawing him in an open casket surrounded by his fellow Boy’s Club friends. Currently Furie launched a #SavePepe on kickstarter as a means to try resurrect him. This petition is a continuation of the efforts to #SavePepe as a means to restore his reputation and good name so that we can feel good again.
Last year, the ADL designated Pepe as a hate symbol due to the appropriation of it by the alt-right. We believe that label erroneously normalizes the legitimacy of Pepe as an agent of hate and we wholeheartedly reject that notion. Pepe and the ADL, believes in “the power of inclusion and uniting people from diverse groups.” Pepe stands for peace, acceptance, and love. It is with that message in mind that we ask you to join us in restoring Pepe’s positive image to who he was, who he is, and who he is to become.
In response to the negative effect of the ADL’s designation of Pepe. This petition is a call to action imploring the ADL to remove Pepe as a hate symbol and to join us in restoring Pepe’s positive reputation. By signing this petition :
We reject the normalization of hate of any kind
We reject the hijacking of Pepe as a character that perpetuates hate
We reject Pepe as a hate symbol as designated by the ADL
Please help our cause by signing this petition and save Pepe’s reputation. Thank you for your support.
Updates
July 6, 2017
Reaching this point in the campaign has been exhausting but I am grateful to see that people still care about restoring this character. It is a long road ahead to change a narrative that has been set in stone for too long. I am drained by the resistance we face yet I remain committed to seeing this through.
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The ADL is a tremendous organization and the positive effects of their work have been almost too numerous to count. However, by classifying this goofy frog as a hate symbol the ADL legitimizes those who have appropriated his likeness for terrible ends. Matt Furie's creation is rooted in positivity and love (and pulling his pants all the way down when he pees) and declassifying Pepe as a hate symbol is a crucial step toward reclaiming Furie's original intent for the character.
it is just a cartoon frog man. let him be funny again instead of making everything political
My family and I love you Pepe :) Pepe didn't anything but love, he must be saved!
Heyo, Pepes not a hate symbol he never was, keep him alive he didn't do anything wrong.
Pepe's an innocent frog who did nothing wrong. Don't shoot the messenger, ADL. You might have been glad for listing such an iconic character on your site, but remember that he belongs to someone else. Listen to the owner and remove him.
imma pepe from 2023 pepe is not a hate symbol anymore
save him
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We the signatories implore the Anti Defamation League, ADL, to remove the designation of Pepe the frog or any likeness as a hate symbol.
In 2006, Matt Furie created Pepe the Frog as part of the Boy’s Club comic book. Pepe began as a blissfully happy frog where he enjoyed a simple life of snacks, soda and pulling his pants all the way down to go pee. Pepe’s reputation became globally recognized as a positive, sometimes sad, but mostly silly character. In a move of artistic frustration, Furie preemptively “killed” Pepe drawing him in an open casket surrounded by his fellow Boy’s Club friends. Currently Furie launched a #SavePepe on kickstarter as a means to try resurrect him. This petition is a continuation of the efforts to #SavePepe as a means to restore his reputation and good name so that we can feel good again.
Last year, the ADL designated Pepe as a hate symbol due to the appropriation of it by the alt-right. We believe that label erroneously normalizes the legitimacy of Pepe as an agent of hate and we wholeheartedly reject that notion. Pepe and the ADL, believes in “the power of inclusion and uniting people from diverse groups.” Pepe stands for peace, acceptance, and love. It is with that message in mind that we ask you to join us in restoring Pepe’s positive image to who he was, who he is, and who he is to become.
In response to the negative effect of the ADL’s designation of Pepe. This petition is a call to action imploring the ADL to remove Pepe as a hate symbol and to join us in restoring Pepe’s positive reputation. By signing this petition :
We reject the normalization of hate of any kind
We reject the hijacking of Pepe as a character that perpetuates hate
We reject Pepe as a hate symbol as designated by the ADL
Please help our cause by signing this petition and save Pepe’s reputation. Thank you for your support.
Updates
July 6, 2017
Reaching this point in the campaign has been exhausting but I am grateful to see that people still care about restoring this character. It is a long road ahead to change a narrative that has been set in stone for too long. I am drained by the resistance we face yet I remain committed to seeing this through.
28 Comments
Niños, demasiado tarde, Pepe es libre y nosotros también VIVA LA TRIUNFO DE PEPE Y LOS DEPLORABLES!!!!!!
The ADL is a tremendous organization and the positive effects of their work have been almost too numerous to count. However, by classifying this goofy frog as a hate symbol the ADL legitimizes those who have appropriated his likeness for terrible ends. Matt Furie's creation is rooted in positivity and love (and pulling his pants all the way down when he pees) and declassifying Pepe as a hate symbol is a crucial step toward reclaiming Furie's original intent for the character.
it is just a cartoon frog man. let him be funny again instead of making everything political
My family and I love you Pepe :) Pepe didn't anything but love, he must be saved!
Heyo, Pepes not a hate symbol he never was, keep him alive he didn't do anything wrong.
Pepe's an innocent frog who did nothing wrong. Don't shoot the messenger, ADL. You might have been glad for listing such an iconic character on your site, but remember that he belongs to someone else. Listen to the owner and remove him.
imma pepe from 2023 pepe is not a hate symbol anymore
save him
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Niños, demasiado tarde, Pepe es libre y nosotros también VIVA LA TRIUNFO DE PEPE Y LOS DEPLORABLES!!!!!!