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THE CREATOR OF the Pepe the Frog cartoon has symbolically killed off his creation due to its association with racism and the alt-right movement.
Matt Furie first designed the cartoon in 2005 as part of his “Boys Club” series but it has since taken on a life of its own, most strikingly by white supremacists who have altered it in a variety of poses including as a nazi.
Online, many alt-right supporters identify themselves as such using the Pepe the Frog symbol.
Donald Trump previously tweeted the image after it was tweeted to him by a supporter.
Furie has attempted to reclaim the symbol in recent years but now appears to have given up on his creation, publishing a cartoon in Fantagraphics that depicts a dead Pepe being mourned by his friends.
During the US presidential election campaign, the Clinton campaign decried the “horrifying” use of the frog meme, calling Pepe “a symbol associated with white supremacy.”
Jewish lobby group the Anti-Defamation League also designated Pepe as a hate symbol alongside symbols such as the swastika and the “Blood Drop Cross” of the KKK.
I regret not ringing my brother back when we got cut off on the phone and took for granted I would talk to him in morning. That never happened as he died that night far away from his family who loved him truly.
I’m sorry to hear that….
fuve , that must have been terrible for you , that’s so sad .
Heartbreaking. I never went to see my uncle who I dearly loved when he was dying. I was afraid of death and didn’t think I could handle it. I would do anything for 5 more minutes. Anything.
So sorry xx
I enjoyed that
me too .
A year out in Australia in my late twenties during the boom was the best thing I ever did. People thought I was mad. Not a single regret.
I also think a university degree is not what it once was. If you show initiative and have a good head on your shoulders you’ll go as far if not further than any graduate.
I have a degree. Everyone I have worked for doesn’t have a degree. Common sense plays a large part in your future. A degree is basically a modern phenomenon placed on people. I don’t remember anything from my degree. Basically my common sense played more to my carrier more than my degree.
All to often we Criticise, well done Journal great article.
I only regret the things I didn’t do
The parents regret would bring a tear to a bleeding stone!!
Make sure you love your job, you’ll end up never working a day in your life….
I agree but that’s easier said than done!
You need to make the most of the job you’re in too. There’s a perception that you need to have an amazing job/career. I see young folk around me stressing out that their not sure what they want to do. I think there’s an element of enjoying your job but a bigger part of it is making the most of it- being proud of making a living, supporting yourself, being independent, doing a good job, enjoying your colleagues etc.
great article- the kids one broke my heart. That’s a really tough one
I regret the stupid arguments I had with my husband. Getting narky cause he didn’t cut the grass or forgot to buy milk. I didn’t know he’d die young. Thought we had 40 years left together.
Blimey could have done with a happy story before going to bed! something nice to dream about before getting up at 6am!
Once upon a time there were 5 lonely chippendales who could only get turned on by women named Mary….
Ooops. I mean Margaret. Feckin whiskey…
oh… well that comment did make me laugh!
@monty what a tool you truly are. Lovely article. just shut up.
well i appreciated his comment. you’re right it’s a lovely article and we should think about these things but I was slightly sad after reading it. Monty’s comment just reminded me that humour is one of the best things we have in life.!
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spot on there Margaret , I found it quite funny too !
The guy talking about travel sounds like every party bore I’ve ever been stuck with
What’s your favourite humming sound?
You cant bate a bit of fridge/counter friction in a dark kitchen to get the juices flowing
When it kicks in suddenly really gets the juices flowing.
True monty, true
Having regrets has really motivated me now at this time of life to live like there is an hour glass staring me in the face and don’t harp on the past we can’t change it. I liked Oscar Wilde’s quote “to deny your past,is,to deny your existence” We’re only human – peace out!
Jim wagers words hit home. After spending every night after10 nights “I” felt exhausted and so I selfishly left and left her on her own & she passed she next morning. Life teaches us so much I’ve learned more in 12 months than my 30 years.
What a great article by the journal.
This has to be one of the best articles the journal had ever produced. I wish I could have read this 20 or 30 years ago and heeded it’s advice. When I look back, my life in hindsight has been (and is) incredible, but it would, and could be better if only I didn’t always think the worst at any given moment in time. “Worrying” kills great moments and opportunities. And I hate “if only”s!
I regret reading that.
You can read my reply to yours and regret that as well, a troubled shared and all that, lol.
I do already!!!! Realistically, everyone makes mistakes and fukkkks things up now and again and that’s one way in which we learn. We all make bad and horrendous choices in romance, career, education etc but spending too much time regretting them will only make you bitter and miserable and will blind you to the opportunities which are still in front of you. Je depose ma valise.
Je depose ma valise?
Regrets. I’ve had a few. But then too few to care to read this miserable article last thing at night on a Sunday!
Is this about those who had abortion and later regretted it?
Michael stfu!
That is what happens without lol at the end of sentences…
Why so angry…
A life without regrets is a life not lived!!!
What happened to embracing life with a leap of faith?
The past is gone, it cannot be retrieved,
Sometimes this makes us sad,
Sometimes relieved.
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