Pedobear Arrives at Sandusky Trial

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Stephanie Haberman
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Pedobear Arrives at Sandusky Trial
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Pedobear, an Internet meme that became popular through the imageboard 4chan, has arrived at the trial of Jerry Sandusky.

Pedobear -- a mash-up of the words "pedophilia" and "bear" -- is a depiction the Internet has used to mock and condemn pedophiles. It has commonly been mistaken by authorities as a mascot of men who prey on children.

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