it started out a a warning on 4-Chan... guess it has a new meaning here in the USA Pedobear is a cartoon mascot that became a well-known icon through its usage on 4chan to signal moderators and other users that illegal pornographic content had been posted. Due to the widespread nature of its application, Pedobear has been often misinterpreted as a symbol of pedophilia and lolita complex, especially in the news media and law enforcement agencies.YouTube has 18,900 results for "Pedobear." It appears that it is transitioning and now has a double meaning. For what its worth, I never heard the term before reading and posting this story.