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A.T.L. Carver | Meme Magic: Pepe, Trump, & The Cult of Kek
Real Estate Tycoon, German Translations and Smug Pepe
A 1990s Donald Trump video game, "Real Estate Tycoon," is noted for allowing players to choose a corporate name called "Pepe." Additionally, the word "Kek" translates to "drama" in Mandarin and "bold" in German, which Carver aligns with Trump's campaign style. The evolution of the meme into "Smug Pepe" is viewed as a subconscious precursor to the unexpected election results that left the media humiliated.