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Pepe the Frog—what started as an innocent cartoon character has evolved into a complex symbol of internet culture. Born from the pen of artist Matt Furie, Pepe was once a laid-back, "feel good ...

Kekius Maximus (KEKIUS) meme coin woke up from slumber, skyrocketing over 70% Thursday, after tech mogul Elon Musk posted a photo referencing the cartoon ... of “Pepe the Frog” and "Maximus ...