About Smug Pepe

In the grand theater of internet memes, Smug Pepe takes center stage, oozing with self-satisfaction and a hint of superiority. This smug amphibian, a derivative of the famous Feels Good Man and Sad Frog memes, was born from the creative mind of webcomic artist Matt Furie.
First gracing the digital stage on 4chan's /tv/ board in 2011, Smug Pepe's initial purpose was to mock the humor of The Big Bang Theory. Yet, like a phoenix rising from the ashes, Smug Pepe's popularity soared in 2014, leaving a trail of derivatives in its wake.
While Sad Frog is often depicted as a friend or a companion of Wojak, Smug Frog is the frenemy you never knew you needed. This smug frog is abusive or antagonistic, adding a spicy twist to the meme landscape.
The first known meta-discussion on Smug Frog's rise to fame occurred on 4chan's /v/ board in 2014, where theories abounded about Pepe's transition from sadness to smugness. Some attributed it to newfound optimism, while others saw it as a reflection of the average netizen's journey through the labyrinth of 4chan culture.