In the United States, the teacher was fired through a book about frog Pepe

Eric Hoser, deputy director of one of Texas high schools, was released after he released a children's fairy tale "Adventures of Pepe and Pede."

The decisions were explained by the controversial nature of the book: its main hero was the frog Pepe, which is associated with white nationalists, writes The Washington Post.

The book on frog Pepe came out in early August, but an increased interest in it arose on the backdrop of the riots in Charlottesville , Virginia.

According to the school's leadership, the popularity of the book can divert students from the educational process.

Hoser confirmed that he lost his job after his book became popular in social networks. He also apologized to his colleagues and their families, which she could touch.

At the same time, the publishers of Post Hill Press, who printed the fairy tale, spoke in defense of the teacher. They noted that the book has no hidden content and notices.

"He created the character without realizing the possibility of a reaction that he could cause. This is a good story about the struggle for good and evil, "said Anthony Zikkardi, spokeswoman for the publishing house.

The publisher added that the teacher will continue to work in another post.

In May, the artist Matt Fury announced the official "death" of the internet character of the frog Pepe . According to the author, the decision to "bury" Pepe was taken because of the politicized character.

Within a few months, Fury announced a raise in Pepe's "resurrection ."

Recall that Pepe is one of four heroes of Fury's comic book "Boy's Club", released in 2005.

In September 2016, the American Anti-Defamation League introduced a poppy-worm with Pepe to the list of "symbols of hatred." Among the other characters present in the list are the Nazi swastika and the image of the cross of the Ku-Cluks-Clan.

Also, the frog appeared in Donald Trump's election campaign. Moreover, the election headquarters of Hillary Clinton published in social media the material "Donald Trump, Frog Pepe and supporters of the theory of the superiority of the white race: who they are?"

hromadske.ua , Original in Ukrainian / Українською мовою