Pedobear is an Internet meme that became popular through the imageboard 4chan.[1] As the name suggests ("pedo" being short for "pedophile"), it is portrayed as a pedophilic cartoon bear.[2] It is a concept used to mock child sex offenders or people who have any sexual interest in children or "jailbait".[3][4] The bear image has been likened to bait used to lure children or as a mascot for pedophiles.[3]
- ^ Amy Graff (September 14, 2010). "California police warn parents of pedophilia mascot". San Francisco Chronicle. Archived from the original on 2011-01-21.
- ^ Kelly, Jon (2010-08-31). "The strange virtual world of 4chan". BBC News. Retrieved 2010-09-13.
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