The original Pepe phenomenon will never be replicated—that lightning-in-a-bottle moment belongs to history. But here's what matters: the derivatives that follow aren't knockoffs doomed to fade. They're their own thing, capable of building their own communities, momentum, and meaning. Each evolution in the meme ecosystem carries its own potential and pride. That's the real story in this space: you don't need to reinvent Pepe. You build something bold enough to stand on its own terms. Frogs don't compete with dogs over legacy. They own their corner and thrive there.