Fans Accuse Pragmata's Twitch Emote Of Referencing Pedo Meme
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Key Points:
- Capcom and Twitch have released an official “Cryana” Twitch Chat Badge to celebrate the launch of Pragmata, featuring the game’s android protagonist Diana, who appears as a young girl.
- The badge has sparked controversy online, with many accusing it of referencing the “Uohhhhhhhhh!” meme, which is associated with a pedophile dog whistle linked to loli characters and child exploitation.
- The “Uohhhhhhhhh!” meme originated from a banned Twitter post involving crying emojis on a child’s image and later spread on 4chan, influencing Twitch emotes of underage anime characters crying.
- Some speculate Capcom’s marketing team may be unaware of the meme’s connotations, though Pragmata has previously faced issues with fans sexualizing its youthful protagonist, including a banned subreddit dedicated to erotic content of Diana.
- Capcom has not yet responded to requests for comment regarding the controversy.
