But why do our social networks impose videos of Pépé le Roi Shrimp on us? The character with messy red hair, wearing an apron and looking a little stupid has now become a meme. Pépé is one of the puppets from the cult series “The Muppet Show”.
In the film Muppets in Space, released in theaters in 1999, the puppet of Pépé the Shrimp King carries out some culinary experiments which often end in explosions or burnt dishes.
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The image of poor Pepe, who seems totally desperate, has recently been taken up and presented in different versions by many users on social networks. But the meme has seen a surge in popularity in recent days thanks to Tiktok users. Pépé le Roi Crevette is used to confess about embarrassing, funny or dark moments in life. Finally, to be used this meme in the rules of tiktokesque art, music Like a Prayer by Madonna must be added.
Tiktok user Caitycline21 wrote in the caption of the shrimp photo: “The face I make when I’m trying to maintain excellent customer service while being yelled at. »
In total, more than 150,000 posts with the crustacean have been shared.
