Pepe the Frog, a symbol associated with America's alt-right, has emerged as a pro-democracy freedom fighter in Hong Kong. Hong Kong protesters view Pepe the Frog as one of them — a character that can be sympathetic to their cause and struggles. Matt Furie, the artist behind Pepe the Frog, wrote in a Time magazine essay asserting that "I, the creator, say that Pepe is love." Visit INSIDER's homepage for more stories. Pepe the Frog is getting an image makeover this summer. The cartoon frog with the bulging eyes and wide smile has, for years, been associated with America's alt-right...