El Sapo Pepe $PEPE: The First Pepe That Inspired Matt Furie's Pepe
December 19 2024 - 7:14AM
El Sapo Pepe is a beloved cultural icon in Argentina. This charming
character, accompanied by the famous song “El Sapo Pepe”
(https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VMl0GbiVEyA – over 800
million views), has been cherished by generations. With its catchy
lyrics—*"It has no tail, and it’s colored green, it jumps round and
around the yard"—*the song became a staple of childhood for many
Argentinians.The Creator: Analía GarcíaThe creator behind this
iconic character is Analía García. In 1988, El Sapo Pepe was
introduced on Carlitos Balá’s show, where it played the role of a
toad that gave gifts to children. García drew inspiration from the
toads in her garden, reimagining them to challenge the negative
stereotypes often associated with these creatures in children's
stories. Her goal was to present a friendly, approachable toad that
children could love. The accompanying song, with its playful rhythm
and cheerful vibe, became an instant hit.A Symbol of Nostalgia and
JoyToday, El Sapo Pepe remains a cherished symbol of joy and
nostalgia in Argentina. Through the efforts of García's daughter
and the continued success of the stage show "El Sapo Pepe y Las
Pepas" (view here), the character has adapted to modern times while
preserving its positive message and original charm.The Controversy:
Did “Pepe the Frog” Derive from El Sapo Pepe?El Sapo Pepe was
created in 1988 in Argentina. Its name, when translated from
Spanish, means Pepe the Toad (El Sapo = The Toad) → El Sapo Pepe =
Pepe The Toad.Meanwhile, Matt Furie’s Pepe the Frog, introduced in
2005, shares striking similarities with El Sapo Pepe. Both are
green, tailless amphibians, and Furie’s Pepe seems to echo the
description from the El Sapo Pepe song: “It has no tail, and it’s
colored green, it jumps round and around the yard.”Could this be a
coincidence? We think not. The traits of Pepe the Frog strongly
resemble those of Analía García’s creation, suggesting that Furie
may have drawn uncredited inspiration from El Sapo Pepe.Let’s bring
justice and rightful recognition to El Sapo Pepe—the true original
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