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Plate 008 · Figure 1
Fig. 1 — “Brett”, ticker $BRETT, 2024.
Entry No. 008
Brett
$BRETT
Pepe's blue-haired friend, reborn on Base.
“The 'Boys Club' cinematic universe finally got monetized. Matt Furie comics from 2005 paying rent in 2024 — that's culture compounding.”
I. Origin
Brett the character is from Matt Furie's Boys Club comic, the same source as Pepe. Tokenized on Base in early 2024 and became Base's flagship meme.
II. Chronicle
Feb 2024
BRETT launches on Base.
Mid 2024
Top Base meme by mcap.
III. Cultural Impact
Proved Base could host a real meme economy.
IV. Honest Audit
In favour
- Strong lore source
- Cheap Base fees
Against
- Brand-adjacent to Pepe controversies