There is only one REAL Pepe and his name is Kek. The true origin of Pepe is an Egyptian frog god named “Kek.” 4chan began treating Pepe the Frog as a modern avatar or physical manifestation of this frog deity. Kek eventually became an online slang term for laughter, similar to “LOL” or “haha,” which evolved into a broader political meme that has been used by Elon Musk.