"You Can't DM People on 4chan": Arthur Jones and Giorgio Angelini on Pepe the Frog Documentary Feels Good Man

"Pepe the Frog," an anthropomorphized stoner, originated in the 2006 comic book, Boy's Club, by artist Matt Furie. Like most amphibious beings who take an interest in cannabis accoutrements, Pepe is innocent enough, hanging out with his roommates and being an all around chill dude. Who could ever mistake Pepe for being something malicious? And how in the world could he ever be associated with (and co-opted by) the rising Alt-Right movement? Pepe's unfortunate journey from kid-friendly, zen bro t...