Pepe the Frog has become the symbol of Hong Kong’s summer of unrest. Many protesters don’t realise the frog is a symbol of white nationalism and an icon of hate in the United States.
How Pepe the Frog became face of Hong Kong protests – despite cartoon being a symbol of hate in US
- Smug cartoon frog has become a mascot of sorts for protesters during Hong Kong’s ongoing summer of unrest
- However, many Hongkongers don’t realise the frog is actually a symbol of America’s alt-right movement
Pepe the Frog has become the symbol of Hong Kong’s summer of unrest. Many protesters don’t realise the frog is a symbol of white nationalism and an icon of hate in the United States.