Frogs have taken center stage in US protests, shifting from far-right internet meme to a powerful symbol in anti-ICE demonstrations. The transformation began with a viral video on October 2, showing a protester in an inflatable frog costume clashing with immigration officers in Portland, Oregon. This event captured public imagination, spreading frog costumes and symbols across US cities and beyond. The frog, once best known as Pepe—the cartoon character embraced by Trump supporters and far-right groups online—has been reclaimed by left-wing protesters. Pepe started in 2005 as a simple, apolitical comic figure created by artist Matt Furie. Over time, far-right groups twisted Pepe's image for extremist messages, much to Furie’s dismay. The Portland frog symbolizes a new wave of "tactical frivolity," mixing humor and carnival-like costumes with serious protest. According to LM Bogad, a University of California professor, these playful symbols help protesters gain attention and control the narrative. The inflatable frog even played a role in court discussions about Trump’s controversial National Guard deployment in Portland. Protesters have since formed groups like "Operation Inflation" to provide inflatable costumes, hoping to soften tensions and reject the label of violent mobs. Brooks Brown, a co-founder of the group, said, "Our job is to build a different stage, and to force them onto ours." This frog spirit is now a fun yet defiant way to challenge authority, proving that symbols can change sides and rally communities. As one meme shows, the "Antifa Frog" battles Pepe for the spotlight in America’s culture wars.