Pepe (full name Pepe the Frog) is an internet meme that originated with a 2005 cartoon meme by artist Matt Furie. The meme is typically used online to express a variety of emotions, including but not limited to excitement, joy, anger, and sadness. It went viral in 2008 with the massively popular web comic Boy’s Club, and has since become one of the most widely-recognized meme in the world.

The meme is most often portrayed as a green frog with a facial expression that conveys emotion, depending on the context in which it is used. For example, when used to express excitement, Pepe may have a wide smile on his face, while when used to express sadness, he may appear somber. Other common expressions for Pepe include his classic “Feels Good Man” look, which usually features him with arms outstretched and eyes closed in a blissful contentment.

One of the most popular uses of the Pepe meme is to express various emotions in popular videos and GIFs. In such videos or GIFs it is common for the meme to be used to punctuate the scene, usually with the most recognizable expression being the “Feels Good Man” appearance.

The internet meme has become so popular that it has also been incorporated into various other cultural elements, such as merchandise and clothing designs. This includes a range of T-shirts, stickers, and buttons that feature Pepe in a variety of poses and expressions.

In spite of its occasionally mischievous connotations, Pepe has become one of the most widely recognized emojis on the internet. Many users find the meme’s universal nature and expressiveness to be both endearing and comforting, its online recognition making it a symbol of acceptance across different cultures and platforms. The Pepe meme has become an integral part of internet culture and an ambassador of the power of memes to communicate emotion.