1. **Shiba Inu**: Shiba Inu is a breed of hunting dog from Japan. They are known for their spirited personality, small size, and distinctive fox-like appearance, with upright ears and a curled tail. They’re also famous for their expressive faces and have gained popularity as pets globally.

2. **Pepe the Frog**: Pepe the Frog is a cartoon character created by artist Matt Furie. Initially a benign character, Pepe became widely used in internet memes. Unfortunately, some iterations of Pepe were co-opted by certain online communities for offensive or hateful purposes, leading to controversy and efforts to reclaim the character for positive uses.