BASED

The BASED emote features Pepe the Frog dressed in a formal tuxedo with a smug, confident expression. This emote is typically used to express strong agreement or approval of something considered to be correct, truthful, or admirable. It conveys a sense of sophistication and confidence in one's opinions or values.

The term 'based' itself originated from rapper Lil B (Brandon McCartney) who used it to describe someone who is being themselves regardless of what others think. In internet culture, it evolved to mean something that is agreeable or worthy of support, particularly when someone expresses an opinion that might be controversial but is perceived as correct or truthful by the user.

The BASED emote is a variation of Pepe the Frog, a character originally created by artist Matt Furie in 2005 for his comic series 'Boy's Club.' The original Pepe gained popularity as an internet meme around 2008 before evolving into countless variations.

This particular sophisticated, tuxedo-wearing version of Pepe emerged as part of the broader Pepe emote ecosystem that flourished on platforms like 7TV, BetterTTV, and FrankerFaceZ. While the exact creator and first upload date of this specific variation isn't definitively documented, it became popular on Twitch around 2019-2020 as the term 'based' was gaining traction in internet culture.

The emote combines the widespread recognition of Pepe with the internet slang term 'based,' creating a visual representation of the concept that has become particularly popular in politically-oriented or debate-focused Twitch streams.

The BASED emote is commonly used in Twitch chat in the following contexts:

• When a streamer or chat participant makes a statement that viewers strongly agree with, especially if it's perceived as brave, controversial, or cutting through conventional wisdom
• During political discussions or debates when someone makes a point that aligns with a viewer's beliefs
• As a response to someone making a factual statement that contradicts a popular misconception
• When a streamer demonstrates impressive skill or makes a smart decision in a game
• Sarcastically, when someone says something obviously incorrect or problematic (using the emote ironically)

The emote is particularly prevalent in politically-oriented streams, debate channels, and communities where discussions about social issues frequently occur.