text: [[quoteright:250:http://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/mudkiporas_48.png]][[caption-width-right:250: Everybody lieks mudkipz.]]->''"What!? MEME is evolving!"''''Franchise/{{Pokemon}}'' has been around for a pretty long time by Internet standards, with the first games coming out in 1996, and has since grown to encompass many different types of media. It's also ridiculously popular, [[SelfDeprecation especially with nerds.]]The spawning of [[MemeticMutation memes]] was inevitable. [[GottaCatchThemAll Gotta mutate 'em all!]]The Cheezburger network has a page dedicated to these, with new ones every day: [[http://memebase.cheezburger.com/pokememes Pokememes]]Website/{{Smogon}} is something of a FountainOfMemes as far as fansites go. Memes originating from Smogon are listed [[Memes/{{Smogon}} here]]. The same applies to LetsPlay/TwitchPlaysPokemon, its memes can be found [[Memes/TwitchPlaysPokemon here]].%%%%PLEASE, REMEMBER: Memes that don't explain where they came from will be deleted. Even if you think it's self explanatory, there are people who will not get it. There is no such thing as a universal meme.----!!Please add entries in the following format:* The meme. [=[[=]labelnote: Explanation[=]]=]The explanation behind the meme, if necessary.[=[[/=]labelnote[=]]=] [[labelnote:Explanation]]Like this.[[/labelnote]]** Further mutations and successor memes, if any.----[[foldercontrol]][[folder: General]]* so I herd u liek mudkipz [[labelnote:Explanation]]Uncertain origins; most commonly associated with a NSFW story involving an unfortunate bullying victim and a Mudkip plush. Later diverged from that and became a catch phrase relating to Mudkip, with Mudkip itself becoming something of a memetic EnsembleDarkhorse who regularly gets voted highly in polls, to the point where it's near-impossible to legitimately consider Mudkip your favorite Pokémon without getting some sort of backlash.[[/labelnote]]** u herd rong*** U mei liek mudkipz... but mudkipz [[http://browse.deviantart.com/?qh=§ion=&q=So+I+herd+u+liek+mudkipz#/d1l0vb1 don't liek u.]]** ''[[http://norcinu.deviantart.com/art/Qwilfish-is-PWNZ0RHAXX-87098752 QWILFISH]], [[ThisIsForEmphasisBitch BITCH!!]]''** so I herd u liek [[LightningBruiser GETTING REKT]] [[labelnote:Explanation]][[VideoGame/PokemonRubyAndSapphire Mega Swampert]] (the final form of Mudkip) has become memetic within hours of its reveal, mostly for its overly-huge and bulky build, [[MusclesAreMeaningful a sizable Attack boost]], and Swift Swim.[[/labelnote]]** Do you even lift?[[labelnote:Explanation]]Like the above example, this is referring to Mega Swampert's extremely bulky build. The meme itself originated in the bodybuilding community and predates Mega Swampert by a huge margin.[[/labelnote]]** Mega Swampert is also grouped with [[Franchise/SonicTheHedgehog Knuckles]] (specifically his beefy ''VideoGame/SonicBoom'' design) and [[VideoGame/FireEmblemTellius Ike]] (who became beefier in his ''Radiant Dawn'' appearance, which carried over into ''VideoGame/SuperSmashBros For Wii U and 3DS''). * ''[[ForcedMeme FUCK YEAH!]] [[MemeticBadass SEAKING!]]''[[labelnote:Explanation]]A ForcedMeme involving Seaking destroying things, or getting involved in natural disasters. It has since been accepted as a meme.[[/labelnote]] * LET ME SHOW YOU MY POKEMANS. [[labelnote:Explanation]]Someone will always want to show you their Pokemans (sic).[[/labelnote]]* [[SuperStrength Mari]][[MightyGlacier lli]][[GeniusBruiser san]]/[[MusclesAreMeaningful Mr]]. [[KillerRabbit Azu]][[CuteBruiser marill]]. [[labelnote:Explanation]]This internet meme appears on the {{Pixiv}} website. It depicts [[http://www.pixiv.net/tags.php?tag=%E3%83%9E%E3%83%AA%E3%83%AB%E3%83%AA%E3%81%95%E3%82%93 a muscular-build Azumarill (mostly anthropomorphic)]] doing some HulkingOut actions. The {{Lethal Joke|Character}} meme first appeared in 2010, but it faded out quickly. It got some resurgence following the introduction of Fairy-type, and became an AscendedFanon since. Still, this Japanese internet meme can be DeaderThanDisco sometimes.[[/labelnote]]* Slowpoke in a top hat.** [[http://1d4chan.org/wiki/Image:What_kind_of_heresy_is_this.jpg What kind of heresy is this?!?]]** Slowpoke can be slipped into all sorts of crazy scenarios, as long as he's slow (not to be confused with retarded) about it. One classic ImageBoard example had Slowpoke making post twenty six million ''and one'', asking, "Am I too late for 25M GET?" The ''WebComic/VGCats'' side comic ''Super Effective'' has Slowpoke reporting the [[http://www.vgcats.com/super/?strip_id=26 "breaking news"]] of Music/{{Elvis|Presley}}'s death.** ''Franchise/{{Pokemon}}'' + ''VideoGame/TheWorldEndsWithYou'' = [[http://encyclopediadramatica.ch/File:Zetta_slowpoke.gif Zetta Slowpoke.]] [[labelnote:Explanation]]The CatchPhrase Of A TWEWY Character - "You're So Zetta Slow" and the Pokémon Slowpoke.[[/labelnote]]* IT'S A BLASTOISE. [[http://chromagic.blogspot.com/2011/02/blastoise-with-monocle-what-you-need-to.html WITH A MONOCLE.]]* A series of {{Image Macro}}s has been going around various boards of [[ImageBoards 4chan]] called "the Poképarents" that portray certain Pokémon as parents of various attitudes, including Charizard as a father that's never satisfied, Blastoise as a dad that's always understanding and fun, and Ninetales as a mom who occasionally goes after her own (and Gardevoir as a Hot Mom who is in turn ''pursued'').** BLASTOISE WOULD NEVER HURT MY MOM. HE WOULD NEVER MAKE HER CRY LIKE HER BOYFRIEND JOHNNY DOES, [[http://art.ngfiles.com/images/21/forty-one_blastoise-wouldnt-ground-me.png IF BLASTOISE WAS MY DAD THINGS WOULD BE DIFFERENT AROUND HERE.]]*** BLASTOISE WOULDN'T HURT MOMMY LIKE JOHNNY DOES. BLASTOISE WOULD [[KillItWithWater HYDRO PUMP JOHNNY]].*** [[http://knowyourmeme.com/photos/3800 You know what fixes tears? HAPPY MEALS!]]** More can be seen [[http://knowyourmeme.com/memes/pokeparents here.]]** A large collection also exists [[http://chromagic.blogspot.com/2010/12/sorry-to-keep-you-waiting-have-some.html at this blog.]] This contains some macros from both of the archived threads, plus a whole bunch from later threads and even some original content.* "Entei says: Everything is ok now". [[labelnote:Explanation]]A meme from Brazil. [[http://www.gaiaonline.com/journal/journal.php?mode=view&post_id=29252103 See here.]][[/labelnote]]* [[http://www.newgrounds.com/portal/view/377178 "Magikarp! Use Splash Attack!"]] ** Use Hyper Beam!... WTF do you mean you don't know Hyper Beam?!?!?** '''[[MagikarpPower I SWEAR TO GOD WHEN I EVOLVE I'M GOING TO KILL YOU ALL]]''' [[labelnote:Explanation]]Magikarp is widely derided as one of the most pathetic Pokémon ever, with poor stats and an abysmal movepool. Its evolution, Gyarados, is incredibly powerful and perpetually angry.[[/labelnote]]* [[http://www.geekstir.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/08/pokemonbackwards.jpg Ekans backwards. Arbok backwards. Muk backwards.]] [[labelnote:Explanation]]Ekans = Snake, Arbok = [[XtremeKoolLetterz K]]obra, Muk = [[FreudWasRight Well...]][[/labelnote]]** Gyarados backwards is "Sodarayg" (pronounced "Soda Rage") [[labelnote:Explanation]]A joking response to the meme above. Has become a meme itself.[[/labelnote]].** GIRAFARIG BACKWARDS IS GIRAFARIG [[labelnote:Explanation]]Well, it ''is'' true...[[/labelnote]]* No one picks [[TierInducedScrappy Bulba]][[TheUnfavorite saur]]. [[labelnote:Explanation]]Joke at how many players of the Kanto games pick [[EnsembleDarkhorse Charmander]], therefore making the rival pick Squirtle, leaving Bulbasaur the odd Pokémon out. Bulbasaur's dual-typing won't help either.[[/labelnote]]* [Picture of an obese person] A wild Snorlax appeared! [[labelnote:Explanation]]Snorlax are large, fat Pokémon.[[/labelnote]]** Use the Heavy Balls! [[labelnote:Explanation]]Heavy Balls are Poké Balls that work better on heavy Pokémon.[[/labelnote]]*** '''THE ULTRA BALLS. USE THEM.'''** '''''MAN THE HARPOONS!''''' * Bidoof, Bidoof, Bidoof is on fire.** ...I'm dying Squirtle.** Bidoof itself has become a major fandom meme, inspiring the ComMons entry.* Vaporeon = Vape[[labelnote:Explanation]]Linking Vaporeon to [[StealthPun something vaping-related]] had become an internet meme via fanarts and edits, but this didn't really took off so much until recently.[[/labelnote]]* Wooper and Poker Face[[labelnote:Explanation]][[DelayedReaction Wooper's face]]., especially the earlier artworks, bears resemblance to Poker Face, a term for TheStoic blank expressions.[[/labelnote]]* The chance of getting [[http://ryuutakeshi.deviantart.com/art/503-d-152114979 this error]] on Bulbapedia was so common that on April Fool's Day 2010, the forum skin changed to that of the error page.* Cynthia's [[MemeticMolester pedophilia]] and [[MemeticBadass awesomeness]]. Everyone's her bitch. Even Red. [[labelnote:Explanation]]Cynthia has become well-known for how hard it is to fight her (perfect IV's, her Pokémon are generally of tough to fight species, her moves), her general personality, and her behavior. She's commonly seen as a stalker due to how many games she pops up in, and how she always appears where you are. This may be an AscendedMeme if her ''Manga/PokemonDiamondAndPearlAdventure'' version means anything.[[/labelnote]]* [[VideoGame/TeamFortress2 A SPY SAPPIN']] [[http://tf2.gamebanana.com/sprays/56594 MAH SENTRET!]]* And now, some {{Mondegreen}}s.** [[http://thenthpower.files.wordpress.com/2009/03/nqp0o8z9vjbpixkeuoy1fdwfo1_500.png I'm not gonna Raichu]] [[Music/SaraBareilles a love song...]]** [[http://img534.imageshack.us/img534/9559/furret.png Cause you asked Furret.]]*** Cause you Nidoran... Uxie.** I turn on my Charmander pants come right off.** That Ho-Oh's me money.** I smacked Heracross the face.** [[http://images.cheezburger.com/completestore/2010/6/3/129200759804103139.jpg I Pikachu in the shower.]]** [[http://safebooru.org/index.php?page=post&s=view&id=354187 So I thought I was playing Spinda bottle with these girls. I figure I'd get to Smoochum up...]]** I must Axew a question.** Wake me up before you Gogoat.** [[http://media-wowstead.cursecdn.com/attachments/thumbnails/85/856/650/372/634206084334949621.jpg I made him an offer]] [[ComicallyMissingThePoint he couldn't Bulbasaur.]]** [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AlxaWFDCDUE Don't drop that Dedenne, eyyy, don't drop that Dedenne~]]* As of the reveal of the Generation V starters, the grass starter, Snivy, has risen to memetic popularity in no time, garnering {{Fan Nickname}}s such as Smugleaf and Grinleaf.** [[CatchPhrase U]] [[http://yattarosb.deviantart.com/art/The-Grasshole-show-1-165758313 mad?]]** [[Manga/SoulEater My legend began]] [[http://gonintendo.com/wp-content/photos/thumb_grinleaf.jpg in the Fifth Generation.]]** Its actual English name, Snivy, also [[AscendedMeme started out as a]] FanNickname.* ''[[http://www.halolz.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/halolz-dot-com-pokemon-ygotas-pokemononmotorcycles.jpg Pokémon Battles on Bicycles.]]'' [[labelnote:Explanation]]Became a meme on a few forums after some people said Game Freak might implement it for ''VideoGame/PokemonBlackAndWhite''. An obvious kick at ''Franchise/YuGiOh'' and lifted from TheAbridgedSeries.[[/labelnote]]* Flint is Ronald [=McDonald=]. [[labelnote:Explanation]]Flint, a member of the Sinnoh Elite Four, has a huge red afro, and his outfit incorporates large amounts of yellow.[[/labelnote]]** Volkner: [[Manga/{{Naruto}} Fourth Hokage]].* [[ToiletHumor Bianca farting.]] [[labelnote:Explanation]][[YoshizillaRhedosaurus Yoshizilla-Rhedosaurus]] posted possible TrollFic on this.[[/labelnote]]** She's gotta fart Superbad!* An Indian Elephant.[[labelnote:Explanation]]Raichu's and Gastly's ''Fire Red'' Pokédex entries both, for absolutely no reason, mention that they are capable of defeating "an Indian elephant," one of the few mentions of real-world animals anywhere in the game.[[/labelnote]]* [[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a_ldkJQrZFI ...Nidorino.]] [[labelnote:Explanation]]Someone managed to make an absurd love song using ''every single one'' of the 151 Generation I Pokémon, except for a certain Pokémon. That's right, all 5 others of its own family, too.[[/labelnote]]* [[Manga/DeathNote Watashi wa N desu]] [[labelnote:Explanation]]Comparing N to L of ''Manga/DeathNote'' due to their OneLetterName.[[/labelnote]]* Solid Snivy, Tepig Boss, and Revolver Oshawott. [[labelnote:Explanation]]Ever since the Unova starters' English names were revealed, the ''Franchise/MetalGear'' jokes came.[[/labelnote]]** Oshawhat [[labelnote:Explanation]]In contrast to Snivy and Tepig, the origins of Oshawott's name are a little less obvious. [[http://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/wiki/Oshawott_%28Pok%C3%A9mon%29#Name_origin Bulbapedia offers some theories.]][[/labelnote]]* A picture of Slowpoke, often with a caption of "Slowpoke, slowpoke slowwww..." [[labelnote:Explanation]]Slowpoke is the slowest Pokémon (mentally), so slow that it takes five seconds for it to feel pain. There is a tendency for trolls to bring up old, resolved issues just to start drama.[[/labelnote]]** The caption "I see what you did there." with Slowpoke. [[labelnote:Explanation]]FridgeBrilliance[[/labelnote]]* A musical meme going to the song [[VideoGame/PopNMusic Fushigi na Kusuri]] involves making a trainer feed their Pokémon a Carbos, the Pokémon growing into a muscular freak, exploding from a Metapod and then turning into a [[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h1iH7x7U7EU Magical Girl]] It looks like they are trying to do this for [[SerialEscalation EVERY POKÈMON YET.]]* O++O [[labelnote:Explanation]]Chandelure's face, and possibly yours after you realize it.[[/labelnote]]* [[http://28.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lgbj2w2p1t1qzxegjo1_400.png There's a Foongus Amoongus.]]* GOLURK MOAR* GAZE UPON IT AND DESPAIR [[labelnote:Explanation]]When talking about Stunfisk, the Pokémon is (very, very sarcastically) treated as [[MemeticBadass majestic, beautiful, amazing in every way, and cool.]][[/labelnote]]* [[CrackPairing Maractus and]] [[WesternAnimation/SpongebobSquarepants Mr. Krabs.]] [[labelnote:Explanation]]Someone wrote a fanfic for them. It has since become very popular on 4Chan's /vp/ board.[[/labelnote]]* Implying owls are birds. [[labelnote:Explanation]]Someone argued against the Hoothoot line being the [[ComMons Johto regional bird]] with this, sparking a very popular running joke within the fandom. This is possibly inspired by the line being overshadowed by the Pidgey and Spearow lines.[[/labelnote]]* Meloetta and [[TrademarkFavoriteFood icing, specifically vanilla icing.]] [[labelnote:Explanation]][[YoshizillaRhedosaurus Yoshizilla-Rhedosaurus]] wrote an erotic fanfic based on Meloetta pleasuring herself with vanilla icing, which was somewhat inspired by [[WesternAnimation/TheLooneyTunesShow the Merry Melody segment based on Elmer Fudd and his obsession with grilled cheese]]. It turned Meloetta into a huge hit on 4Chan's /vp/ board.[[/labelnote]]* Gen V's Pokémon have become rather popular for references to ''WesternAnimation/CourageTheCowardlyDog''. Cofagrigus has been linked with Ramses, for instance. [[labelnote:Explanation]]The joke is that Cofagrigus is a sarcophagus and Ramses was a pharaoh (RETURN THE SLAB).[[/labelnote]]** Golurk's appearance has been compared to Randy, a HumongousMecha who sucked at enslaving planets.** ¡KIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIING RAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAMSEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEES! [[WesternAnimation/CourageTheCowardlyDog The mon' in gauze!]] [[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jBi6VN8uFNQ The mon' in gauze!]] [[labelnote:Explanation]]The Pokémon Basculin resembles Eustace from the show, and Cofagrigus properly fills the Ramses role.[[/labelnote]]*** And "¡¿What's yer offer?!".* When N's full name was announced (Natural Harmonia Gropius, the last sounding similar to Tropius), people took to drawing him as a Tropius, or shopping his head on a Tropius.** Also writing the full name as sign of negation, shock, or disbelief.* [[DrillMole Excadrill]] lends itself to a ''lot'' of ''Anime/TengenToppaGurrenLagann'' references.* [[http://9gag.com/gag/885411 Professor]] Series/{{House}} [[labelnote:Explanation]]House uses [[OlympusMons Arceus]] as a stand-in for {{God}} in [=S08E08=] [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xu2Il775R1M "Perils of Paranoia"]], something dedicated fans do. Cue fandom's {{Squee}} for being a so subtle, even obscure ShoutOut.[[/labelnote]]* These new Pokémon [[FandomRivalry look like]] Franchise/{{Digimon}}. %%explanation required* Pokémon Trainer Gray. [[labelnote:Explanation]]A thread on /vp/ featured an edit of the Ace Trainer sprite from Pokéstar Studios to make it look like Light Yagami from ''Manga/DeathNote''. Someone named the character Gray, and a backstory was made, involving a relation to Professor Juniper and his starter being stolen by Team Plasma. Almost everyone believed it, and someone even went far enough to make him his own battle music.[[/labelnote]]* I'M ABOUT TO UNLEASH MY RAGE! [[labelnote:Explanation]]A line Hugh says in the English dub of the ''Black 2 and White 2'' animated trailer.[[/labelnote]]* Welcome to the Salty Spitoon. how tough are you? I went into Mt. Moon. With no repels. [[labelnote:Explanation]]Based on a ''WesternAnimation/SpongebobSquarepants'' episode. Has varying examples of how tough a player is.[[/labelnote]]* Good/Bad Luck Trainer. [[labelnote:Explanation]]used with various examples of good or bad luck in the game, like "finds a shiny. battery dies."[[/labelnote]]* I want to put my Onix in your Cloyster. [[labelnote:Explanation]]Grew out of what the [[UnfortunateCharacterDesign aforementioned Pokémon resemble.]] Especially after one NPC pair in ''[=HeartGold=]'' and ''[=SoulSilver=]'' send out those Pokémon together. Specifically a pair of ''Lovers''.[[/labelnote]]** I want to Squirtle your Jigglypuffs.* It will evolve into a Fire-Fighting type. [[labelnote:Explanation]]When Fennekin was announced, there was speculation that it would evolve into a Fire-Fighting type like the three Fire starters before it. It has popped up whenever there is type guessing involved.[[/labelnote]]* Virizion Wireless[[labelnote:Explanation]]Virizion's name is a few letters off from Verizon. Cue several memes about the phone company with its name subbed in.[[/labelnote]]* ''' ALL GLORY TO THE HYPNOFROAKIE!'''[[labelnote:Explanation]]Extension of the Hypnotoad meme after the reveal of the Gen VI starters.[[/labelnote]]* '''PERVERTED MEI/ROSA STRIKES AGAIN!''' [[labelnote:Explanation]]Due to a particular artist and few followers on the ImageBooru sites drawing a series of pictures of Mei/Rosa, the female protagonist of ''VideoGame/PokemonBlack2AndWhite2'', being portrayed as a perverted zoophile who goes around molesting Pokémon (so far just the 1st generation). While she doesn't outright harm them, she just can't keep her hands off of them. Obviously it's played for laughs, though the Pokémon themselves would disagree.[[/labelnote]]* What the underground part of Diglett looks like. One common meme has Diglett standing up to reveal a huge, muscular body. Others feature {{EldritchAbomination}}s. The Cheezburger Pokememes page has one of these each "Diglett Wednesday."* During one of the US presidential debates in 2012, a Twitter comment said it should be settled with a Pokémon battle. Cue meme of the [[http://p.twimg.com/A5YFb2WCIAAvmac.jpg candidates starting a battle.]] "Romney would like to debate!"* Gen V used Baton Pass! [[labelnote:Explanation]]picture of the Gen V starters passing a baton to the Gen VI starters[[/labelnote]]* Jessie/Mewtwo fusion [[labelnote:Explanation]]After the reveal of Mega Mewtwo, a Jessie + Mewtwo fusion meme popped up due to the new Mew having a long head-thing resembling Jessie's hair.[[/labelnote]]* No es fake [[labelnote:Explanation]]Erupted during the waiting time of Gen VI. Hiro, one of the two leakers of the Gen V Pokedex and a Latin American. One of his screenshots contain the infamous word, and whenever someone tries to make a fake leak or even if he himself posts, someone is bound to post this quote. To add some silly stereotyping, they usually add a Ludicolo with the post.[[/labelnote]]* Random Lines Challenge. [[labelnote:Explanation]]A picture on Pokémemes mocking new Pokémon designs and names by saying random lines and blind typing were being used to create them. The community ran with it for a while, and a few of them became pretty popular.[[/labelnote]]** [[http://cheezburger.com/7429241088 Someone has "won" that challenge.]]* Crobatman and Robin/Fletchling. [[labelnote:Explanation]] Surfaced after the reveal of the robin Pokémon, Fletchling.[[/labelnote]]* You know what I don't like about this thing? It's just a fucking dog. That's it. They drew a real life dog and made it cartoony. Seriously, it looks like someone took my mom's dog and put it in the game. Older Pokémon actually had personalities to them. They had quirks that separated them from actual animals. This thing? It's. Just. A. DOG.[[labelnote:Explanation:]]The first time this was used, it was to complain about Herdier's design. Nowadays, it's used to parody complaints about every Pokémon ever, often substituting "dog" for something else.[[/labelnote]] ** Because of this, Herdier is known in some places as "my mom's dog."* A wild Music/NickiMinaj appeared! [[labelnote:Explanation]]Jynx has often been compared (negatively) to the pop star, with her garish clothing and makeup, and Pokédex entries stating how her singing is unintelligible to humans.[[/labelnote]]* Shiny Garchomp. [[labelnote:Explanation]]When people bring up shiny colorations of certain Pokémon, expect to see Garchomp brought up. Shiny Garchomp looks [[http://cdn.bulbagarden.net/upload/c/c5/Spr_5b2_445_m_s.png nearly identical]] to [[http://cdn.bulbagarden.net/upload/1/19/Spr_5b_445_m.png standard Garchomp,]] except for being a slight shade darker. It's often seen as an example of "bad" shiny colors.[[/labelnote]]** Also, shiny Gyarados. [[labelnote:Explanation]]In ''Gold/Silver'', the games that introduced shiny Pokémon, there was a guaranteed encounter with a red gyrados (its shiny coloration) at one point. Given their rarity, for a lot of players, this was the only shiny Pokémon they'll ever encounter.[[/labelnote]]* [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BftrqE2CQiQ Go Go Mega Rangers!]][[labelnote:Explanation]]The music in that trailer as well as the final shot with all five of them Mega Evolving (sans Blaziken) have people say it being similar to PowerRangers, or even being joked as Series/DenjiSentaiMegaranger. Blaziken is apparently the SixthRanger.[[/labelnote]]* Pokémon fusion pictures, ever since the Alex's Pokémon Fusion site went up.* Goomy is love. Goomy is life. [[labelnote:Explanation]]The fandom exploded upon seeing Goomy, that this quote is often repeated.[[/labelnote]]** [[Webcomic/{{Dolan}} goomy pls]] [[labelnote:Explanation]]Mutation of the popular Dolan meme quote: "gooby pls"[[/labelnote]]** Goomy looks like [[Franchise/{{Gundam}} Haro]] [[labelnote:Explanation]]Due to striking resemblance, there are several memes comparing this gooey Dragon-type to the cute mechanical mascot of Creator/{{Sunrise}}, who made the Gundam franchise.[[/labelnote]]* WHEN YOU WALK AWAY [[labelnote:Explanation]]When Klefki, a key ring Pokémon, was first leaked onto the Internet, a certain ImageBoard got a little carried away with the ''Franchise/KingdomHearts'' jokes.[[/labelnote]]* Pokémon Amie has become notorious for the ways in which some Pokémon receive maximum petting happiness may [[http://25.media.tumblr.com/417180d09d4373a9e2bf38d5556297e6/tumblr_muob7tDlyu1qj24qmo1_500.jpg look a bit like inappropriate touching.]]* Masterball mega Electrode [[labelnote:Explanation]]A popular fakemon meme since the announcement of Mega Evolution depicts Mega Electrode looking like a Master Ball.[[/labelnote]]* Espurr's terrifying unblinking stare is making it go memetic, photoshopped into horror film trailers or with OminousLatinChanting playing over footage of it.* Looker is the [[Creator/DavidTennant Tenth]] [[Series/DoctorWho Doctor]] [[labelnote:Explanation]]Fans have noticed Looker's resemblance to the ''Doctor Who'' character.[[/labelnote]]* Professor Birch looks like WebVideo/JonTron! [[labelnote:Explanation]]Professor Birch's [[http://cdn.bulbagarden.net/upload/d/d0/Omega_Ruby_Alpha_Sapphire_Professor_Birch.png new artwork]] spawned comparisons to Jon Jafari.[[/labelnote]]* Raichu being ignored or forgotten is a common joke among the fanbase due to how Pikachu is super popular and being given "favors". With Dedenne's existence, some even humored on the idea that Raichu will be retconned as Dedenne's evolution.* Nowadays people can easily have acess to Gen VI games' character 3D models. And of course, the internet immediately had the idea to use [[MikuMikuDance MMD]] to make [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K4Fxo71HxIk hilarious]] [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xtxz69qPBYY music]] and [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SbWS4tk-lic dance]] [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W_qojPhbD_E videos.]] (Yes, there were MMD videos before, but those were rare and used custom models.)* Still no bottlenose dolphin Pokémon. [[labelnote:Explanation]]Refers to several species not tackled by Game Freak yet, with bottlenose dolphins being one of the most common requests and still not appearing for six generations despite the overabundance of other aquatic Pokémon.[[/labelnote]]* Larry. [[labelnote:spoilers]]A short while after [[http://www.serebii.net/newpokemon4.jpg Zygarde Cell]] was revealed, since its name wasn't revealed, fans (for whatever reason) have since dubbed it Larry.[[/labelnote]]* Comparing Zygarde to [[AnimeAndManga/DragonBall Cell]] due to its greenness, percentage and its final form being "Complete".** Complete Zygarde also became subject to fanart depicting it as a Franchise/{{Gundam}} shortly after its reveal due to its appearance.* /u/(Pokémon)_FUCKER[[labelnote:Explanation]]A user called SHINX_FUCKER has become a respected figure in Reddit's /r/Pokemon board, recently even becoming a moderator, despite his rather... "interesting" comments about Shinx. Other accounts about different Pokémon have popped up everywhere.[[/labelnote]]* SOMBRERO-WEARING PINEAPPLE DUCKS![[labelnote:Explanation]]A very humorous description of Ludicolo used in [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cYNdDVuZcZA&t=11m46s this Top 10 video]], quickly became popular for its ridiculousness.[[/labelnote]]* Heard you were talkin shit[[labelnote:Explanation]]Rowlet's introductory video featured it turning its head around to look back at its trainer before turning it back to face the opposition again. People began adding text to gifs of the animation, with that particular phrase being the most common.[[/labelnote]]* [[Film/GrumpyCatsWorstChristmasEver Grumpy Litten]][[labelnote:Explanation]]Shortly after the reveal of Alola starters in ''Sun and Moon'', some people compared their first impressions on Fire-type Litten to the memetic Grumpy Cat due to [[CatsAreSnarkers his angry-looking face]].[[/labelnote]]* Litten is lit fam / Get Litten[[labelnote:Explanation]]"_______ is lit fam" is a common 2010s phrase used to denote something that is exciting or worthy of excitement. Given Litten's name, it was only a matter of time before the internet jumped on it, and it didn't take much longer for it to become a common subject of the "Real Nigga Hours" meme.[[/labelnote]]* Popplio Defense Squad [[labelnote: Explanation]]Upon the reveal of the starters for Gen 7, the water starter, Popplio was not widely liked in terms of popularity. Some people took this as a call to arms in order to make sure their "special boy" gets the attention, protection, and love that he deserves.[[/labelnote]]* Toothpaste Deer and Bacon Bird [[labelnote:Explanation]]Increasingly popular names for [[http://orig01.deviantart.net/2504/f/2014/052/b/c/shiny_xerneas_dream_world_art_by_trainerparshen-d77e9oi.png Shiny Xerneas]] and [[https://i.ytimg.com/vi/NU4oii8djHU/maxresdefault.jpg Shiny Yveltal]], respectively, which are colored in such a way that makes it look like they are made out of said substances. Cue NightmareFuel for the latter.[[/labelnote]]* Yungoos and Donald Trump [[labelnote:Explanation]] Within minutes of Yungoos' reveal, several memes popped up comparing it to Trump, because the design of its head design resembles his combover and its aggressive facial expression fit with the attitude he has been notorious for during his presidential campaign.[[/labelnote]]* Pikipek and [[WesternAnimation/StevenUniverse Pearl]] [[labelnote:Explanation]] While comparing Pearl to birds is normal for the Steven Universe fandom, Pikipek is frequently compared to her because of their similar head shapes.[[/labelnote]]* [[CriticalResearchFailure Bulbasaur is a Water-type Pokémon]].[[labelnote:Explanation]] In an interview on a certain Philippine TV magazine show, a certain Pokémon fan happened to mention that Bulbasaur, a ''Grass/Poison-type'', is a Water-type. Suffice to say, the Internet ''exploded'' on this. [[/labelnote]]** [[UpToEleven Grass-types Pidgey and Rattata]]. [[labelnote:Explanation]] An even worse CriticalResearchFailure, courtesy of a very well-known newscaster in the Philippines on ''her own'' magazine show.[[/labelnote]]* Alolan Professor Oak. [[labelnote:Explanation]]A ''Sun/Moon'' trailer released on September 7th, 2016 revealed Samson Oak, Professor Oak's cousin who looks identical to him save for longer hair and a darker tan, almost like a few Alolan forms being {{Palette Swap}}s of their old selves.[[/labelnote]]* [[ComicallyMissingThePoint Ultra Beast don't look like Pokémon!]] [[labelnote:Explanation]]A particular form of {{Fandumb}} centering around Ultra Beast in S/M is the fact that their designs don't look like conventional Pokémon... Despite them not looking, or even ''being'', Pokémon is the ''point'' of them. Naturally, this phrase is now used by fans to poke fun at the nitpickier parts of the fandom.[[/labelnote]] [[/folder]][[folder: Games]]* I came when I heard you beat the Elite Four. [[labelnote:Explanation]]AccidentalInnuendo said by Prof. Oak after the player defeats the Elite Four in R/B/Y/FR/LG.[[/labelnote]]* Pant, pant... I finally got through that cave. It was much bigger than I'd expected. I got too tired to explore the whole thing, so I came outside. [[labelnote:Explanation]]More AccidentalInnuendo, this time from a girl on the Azalea Town side of Union Cave in HGSS.[[/labelnote]]** I came through the tunnel, but I still have plenty of energy left. [[labelnote:Explanation]]Hiker Anthony in GSC, near the Union Cave as well.[[/labelnote]]* Wild [x] appeared! [y] sent out [z]! [z] used [action]! It's Super Effective! Critical Hit! Foe [x] fainted! [[labelnote:Explanation]]The gameplay from ''Pokémon'' in general is a massive snowclone meme, used in any situation imaginable. In particular, a wild anything can appear at any time for any or no reason.[[/labelnote]]* [x] wants to learn [y], but [x] [[LimitedMoveArsenal can only know four moves.]] [[labelnote:Explanation]]The endemic use of LimitedMoveArsenal (in that each Pokémon can only know four moves at a time, and one of those must be replaced before any new moves can be learned) in all the ''Pokémon'' generations is another massive meme.[[/labelnote]]** Alakazam can remember everything but a fifth move?!* HOLY SHIT! SHINY PIDGEY! [[labelnote:Explanation]]The story about someone obsessed with a shiny Pokémon they almost caught resulting in a breakup with their girlfriend is legendary amongst the fandom.[[/labelnote]]* I like shorts! They're comfy and easy to wear! [[labelnote:Explanation]]There is a member of the "youngster" trainer class who says this in ''EVERY GAME''.[[/labelnote]]** Shorts Boy is later ''deconstructed'' at the Sinnoh Battle Frontier: he wonders if he'll grow up to be "Shorts Man," causing him some distress.** [[Webcomic/PokemonX "I hate pants! They're uncomfortable and difficult to wear!"]]** From ''[[VideoGame/PokemonRedAndBlue FireRed/LeafGreen]]'', "You're not wearing shorts! What's wrong with you?"** Now, with ''Black and White 2'', we get the Skirt Girl.* Calm mind Suicune has no weak.[[labelnote:Explanation]]Suicune is one of those infamous "bulky water" type monsters and so has few weaknesses and appreciable amounts of HP. Couple this with its meaty special attack and special defense stats and the move Calm Mind (which increases those same stats), and you've got yourself an impenetrable StoneWall sweeper.[[/labelnote]]* You're training on Route 22 for Brock's Gym, your Pokémon are tired, and who do you see? '''GARY/BLUE MOTHERFUCKING OAK.''' [[labelnote:Explanation]]TheRival in R/B/Y has one of his battles in a side route near the city with the first gym.[[/labelnote]]* HotSkittyOnWailordAction! [[labelnote:Explanation]]The {{Trope Namer|s}} for any bizarre, horrifying, or just plain impossible breeding options. Began after someone noticed that the gargantuan Wailord and the miniscule Skitty were in the same Egg Group, meaning they could breed with each other. Believed to have originated on the Website/GameFAQs forums. [[http://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/wiki/HSOWA Even the unofficial Pokémon wiki is in on this.]][[/labelnote]]* "We must have that Sweet Honey! We must use it to attract Pokémon [[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XqTV4trll4g in great numbers!]]" [[labelnote:Explanation]]In Pokémon D/P/[=Pt=], some Team Galactic Members try to steal honey, an item used to attract Pokémon, from some guy. It became a meme when {{LetsPlay/Marriland}} started ranting about it during his walkthrough.[[/labelnote]]** This became somewhat of an AscendedMeme in ''[[VideoGame/PokemonXAndY X and Y]]'' now that the player can use honey to attract a horde of Pokémon.* "I will defeat you with the Magikarp my dad gave me!" YOUR FATHER NEVER LOVED YOU. [[labelnote:Explanation]]Magikarp are famously useless until they evolve into Gyarados (see "I swear to god when I evolve I'm going to kill you all" above).[[/labelnote]]* "[[DepartmentOfRedundancyDepartment IT'S LIKE MY RATTATA IS IN THE TOP PERCENTAGE OF RATTATA]]!" [[labelnote:Explanation]]Youngster Joey, the first trainer encountered in Gold/Silver/Crystal/[=HeartGold/SoulSilver=], says this when he calls you for a rematch. Oh, and [[WelcomeToCorneria he continues saying this after his Rattata evolves into a Raticate.]] Received newfound life after Occupy Wall Street took off.[[/labelnote]]* Lance is a [[TheComputerIsACheatingBastard cheating bastard]]! [[labelnote:Explanation]]Lance, a member of the Elite Four in R/B/Y/FR/LG and Champion In G/S/C/HG/SS, has Pokémon with moves they are normally incapable of learning, as well as having evolved too early. The worst offenders include his Dragonite with Barrier in RBY, and his Level ''40'' Dragonite in HGSS, when it normally doesn't evolve until Level 55.[[/labelnote]]** Lance orders his Dragonite to fire Hyper Beam ''at human''.[[labelnote:Explanation]]During his assault against Team Rocket's secret hideout in Mahogany Town during GSC, he cries "Dragonite, Hyper Beam!" ''and the Rocket grunt was knocked back to the wall''. However it's implied that it can be a proper Pokémon battle, since that grunt comments his Dragonite is too strong.[[/labelnote]]** Lance is a pervert.[[labelnote:Explanation]]His pose in GSC when you face him at the Elite Four.[[/labelnote]]* [[http://i781.photobucket.com/albums/yy93/GameSultan/Random/Funny/1267454490833.png Dicks Oak]] [[labelnote:Explanation]]The use of the HelloInsertNameHere trope in the ''Pokémon'' games means it is common for players to name their rival something stupid. And since Blue Oak (the rival in the pictures) is a jerk...[[/labelnote]]* In ''[=HG/SS=]'', the rival forcefully strips the player character of his/her Rocket Grunt disguise. The fanart and fan comics for this scene is honestly staggering.* "Whoops. Dropped my balls." [[labelnote:Explanation]]There is a Juggler trainer that says this. AccidentalInnuendo[=/=]InnocentInnuendo ahoy.[[/labelnote]]* Is the Crobat EV'd? [[labelnote:Explanation]]EV-trained Pokémon are often requested in trades.[[/labelnote]]** OFFERING SHINY LEGENDARIES, PM ME WITH REQUESTS! [[labelnote:Explanation]]Trading chat rooms have three types of people. Those who just wanna trade, those who want perfect Pokémon and expect to get them from others (hence Crobat), and people offering super-rare Pokémon so they can get rare ones -- these people seldom actually ''have'' what they're offering.[[/labelnote]]** No fish, no Dittos, no legendaries. [[labelnote:Explanation]]The caveat on so many Gen VI trade offers. Fish shinies are too easy to get and thus not desirable. Legends aren't viable competitively outside of a few, and the perfect shiny Ditto that's been cloned ad infinatum is an obvious hack useful for breeding and little else -- and those who want no part of hacks stay well away from it, too.[[/labelnote]]* Red. He's the biggest MemeticBadass in the series, though recently Hilda (the female player character from ''Black And White'') has been giving him a run for his money. ** [[MemeticBadass Red]] says: [[VisibleSilence "..."]] [[labelnote:Explanation]]Red only says this when challenged in G/S/C/HG/SS/B2/W2 because he's a HeroicMime in his game.[[/labelnote]]* Ethan/Lyra's Marill portrayed as malicious or creepy in fanart. Usually Ethan's though.** Lyra's Marill smelling like a dust mop [[labelnote:Explanation]] In the Japanese version of HG/SS, in some of her phone calls, Lyra, and only Lyra, will randomly tell the player "Marill smells like a dust mop!" or something along those lines. The silliness and total randomness of the line has made Lyra forever associated with it, and has given her Marill the FanNickname of "Zoukinn" ("Rags"). [[/labelnote]]* Xatu's cry, which sounds like "[[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dgPzpx065sg TWO-TWO]]" (トゥートゥー) to Japanese ears.* [[UrbanLegendOfZelda Fake Pokémon]], such as Mewthree. Also, [[GoodBadBugs Glitch Pokémon]], like Missingno and M Block.** [=MissingNo.=] is an EldritchAbomination.* DENNIS! DENNIS! DENNIS! DENNIS! [[labelnote:Explanation]]Ghetsis' battle theme contains OminousLatinChanting [[{{Mondegreen}} that sounds like the name "Dennis."]] The fans ran with it and started calling him by that name.[[/labelnote]]** Ghetsis stole the battle theme from Genesect. [[MemeticBadass Ghetsis is dead now.]]* '''''[[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lImeEI7RlQk DON'T]]''''' '''''[[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hBMR_E0DrTw PUSH]]''''' '''''[[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JukY8v2Xk_U THE]]''''' '''''B-BUTTON!!!''''' [[labelnote:Explanation]]Pressing B in the games cancels a Pokémon's evolution.[[/labelnote]]* [[FreudWasRight METAPOD used HARDEN!]] [[labelnote:Explanation]]Metapod, a very phallic Pokémon, only knows the move Harden if caught in the wild. Cue endless penis jokes.[[/labelnote]]* [[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e7EifvNncBg DELELELELE WHOOOOOOOOP]] [[labelnote:Explanation]]Kricketune's cry on loop.[[/labelnote]]* "I'm a heartbreaker.... My name.... Charles."[[labelnote:Explanation]]Catchphrase of Charles, an NPC in the seventh city of Black/White.[[/labelnote]]* In ''Black and White'', Nimbasa City's Big Stadium contains a ShoutOut to ''VideoGame/InazumaEleven'' in which one of the soccer players tells you to "Join the training of our Pokémon Eleven!" On the Japanese art community Website/{{pixiv}}, there is now a [[http://www.pixiv.net/tags.php?tag=%E3%83%9D%E3%82%B1%E3%82%A4%E3%83%AC "PokeIre" tag]][[labelnote:Explanation]]The Japanese {{Portmanteau Series Nickname}}s for the two series are ''Pocket Monsters'' -> ''Pokémon'' and ''Inazuma Eleven'' -> ''[=InaIre=]'', so naturally "Pokémon Eleven" becomes "[=PokeIre=]" for {{Crossover}} fanart depicting things like ''Inazuma Eleven'' characters training Pokémon.[[/labelnote]]* Merge everything with Kyurem! [[labelnote:Explanation]]In ''Black 2 and White 2'', the version mascots are Kyurem merged with either Reshiram or Zekrom. Cue pictures and fanart of Kyurem merged with other Pokémon. In a related note, [[Franchise/YuGiOh Polymerization and Synchro Summoning]] jokes are popular with Black and White Kyurem as well.[[/labelnote]]* [[EpicFail Final Gambit Shedinja.]] [[labelnote:Explanation]]There is a rare move called Final Gambit that [[SuicideAttack sacrifices the user]] to deal damage to the opponent [[CastFromHitPoints equal to the user's current HP]]. One of the few mons with access to it is Shedinja, a OneHitPointWonder with a ton of immunities. It is nigh-impossible to talk about the move in seriousness without someone bringing this up.[[/labelnote]]* The "Technology is amazing!" guy. [[labelnote:Explanation]]In every generation except II, the starting town has an overweight man in it in awe of the wonders of modern in-universe technology. The fandom has noticed.[[/labelnote]]* The SEA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! [[labelnote:Explanation]]A seemingly random line from R/S/E.[[/labelnote]]* D! O! G! A! R! S! DOGARS! [[labelnote:Explanation]]The remix for Roxie's gym features her band singing about Koffing in the background; Dogars being Koffing's Japanese name.[[/labelnote]]* '''ARE YOU READY?''' [[labelnote:Explanation]]The encounter theme for the models in Elesa's gym features the aforementioned words prominently throughout the tune.[[/labelnote]]** '''I AM REGGIE''' [[labelnote:Explanation]]{{Mondegreen}} of the above.[[/labelnote]]** Server:...... Or "They forgot to get the server ready" [[labelnote:Explanation]]Mutations that popped up after the Christmas e[=Shop=]/ ''Pokémon Bank'' crash.[[/labelnote]]* X may think Y... BUT [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s6josPnHF94 I DISAGREE!]] [[labelnote:Explanation]]Colress, a MadScientist working with Team Plasma in ''Black 2 and White 2'', dramatically revealing that he doesn't actually believe in Team Plasma's goals, he's just working with them ForScience[[/labelnote]]* [[BlackIsBiggerInBed The Black version is longer.]] [[labelnote:Explanation]]After the ''Black and White'' versions were announced, it didn't take long for [[FreudWasRight freudian]] humor to start.[[/labelnote]]* Flareon is the butt of all jokes that are Eeveelution-related. Stuff like "No one loves Flareon," "Eeveelutions and Flareon," and other similar stuff are spouted at the expense of the fire Eevee evolution.[[labelnote:Explanation]]Flareon's stats make it an excellent physical attacker... except for the fact that it can't survive the recoil from Flare Blitz and has few other good physical moves.[[/labelnote]]** '''GIVE FLAREON FLARE BLITZ!'''[[labelnote:Explanation]]Generally the most requested move for Flareon in order to utilize its physical stats. Will likely die out with Gen VI, see below. An AscendedMeme as of Gen VI, as Flareon finally received the move.[[/labelnote]]*** '''FLAREON STILL SUCKS EVEN WITH FLARE BLITZ!'''[[labelnote:Explanation]]The usual retort after someone says the line above, particularly because Flareon is slow and doesn't have enough HP to survive the move due to its recoil damage. Popping up big time with Flareon finally getting the move in Gen VI.[[/labelnote]]* Trollfreak[[labelnote:Explanation]]A general fandom call to the developers for doing weird things like the Flareon issue above.[[/labelnote]] * "So tell me, are you a boy? Or are you a girl?" [[labelnote:Explanation]]The gender select option at the beginning of each game. Especially ''[[VideoGame/PokemonRedAndBlue FireRed/LeafGreen]]''. Jokes are frequently made about how you've lived next to Prof. Oak for years and yet he still doesn't know your gender.[[/labelnote]]** "This is my grandson. Tell me, what was his name again?"[[labelnote:Explanation]]Related to the above, that Prof.Oak can't seem to recall his own grandson's name. Of course, this was the butt of many jokes by players in the games. "Douche" "Loser" ect.[[/labelnote]]** What kind of professor can determine the sex of a quadrupedal lava monster, but not a human child? Professor Oak that's who! [[labelnote:Explanation]]A related meme referencing the fact that the only legendary to have a confirmed gender in the games is Heatran. Multitudes of jokes pertaining to how Pokémon professors can tell the gender differences between Heatrans, but not more human-like Pokémon like Meloetta, or even actual human beings.[[/labelnote]] ** Let's not forget Professor Oak's ability to sense people riding bikes indoors. [[labelnote:Explanation]]When the player attempts to use a Key Item in a location that it cannot be used (Most famously, bicycles indoors or fishing rods in non-water tiles) a message will be displayed along the lines of "[Character]'s voice echoes... '[Player]! There's a time and place for everything! But not now!'". This has led to the idea that Professor Oak (the original voice) can somehow sense when people try to ride bikes indoors... and he strongly disapproves.[[/labelnote]]* In the wake of the Gen VI announcement, frequent memes have popped up to troll the fanboys/girls who were denied their Ruby and Sapphire remakes.** HOENN CONFIRMED![[labelnote:Explanation]]An attempt to say that a remake of Generation III is coming due to "hints" in the game. Became HilariousInHindsight after the announcement of ''Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire''.[[/labelnote]]*** SINNOH CONFIRMED![[labelnote:Explanation]]A parody of the above, using obvious examples like "Generation IV Pokémon are in the game, Sinnoh confirmed!"[[/labelnote]]*** KANTO CONFIRMED![[labelnote:Explanation]]Things like the ''Pokémon Origins'' anime are making people ponder Gen 1 re-remakes now.[[/labelnote]]* [=TM87=] memes [[labelnote:Explanation]][=TM87=] is the move Swagger in most games. Around the time "swag" entered the American lexicon, in came a ton of memes with "X has [=TM87=]" or "X used [=TM87=]". Another variant is "I got [=TM87=] cause I'm so [=HM02=]", [=HM02=] being Fly.[[/labelnote]]* Level 9 and under Reshiram/Zekrom: [[labelnote:Explanation:]] The impossible to get Pokémon that so many people ask for on the GTS, making trading harder.[[/labelnote]]* "Hah! You better have Burn Heal!" [[labelnote:Explanation]]The last line of Blaine's pre-battle speech in ''VideoGame/PokemonRedAndBlue''. Sometimes used as a reaction image in response to a witty insult (or, a "BURN!")[[/labelnote]]* Essentially anything related to the speculated new type being Fairy prior to the announcement.** [[WesternAnimation/FairlyOddParents FAIRY! TYPE!]] [[http://24.media.tumblr.com/736f00a5618c89a5d8526d99b2d4b094/tumblr_mo8p5mSU6e1r9u3gzo1_500.gif POKEMON!]]* Sylveon the Dragon Slayer [[labelnote:Explanation]]When the Fairy-type was revealed to be added in Gen VI, and be super-effective against Dragon, many people made jokes about the cute and cuddly Fairy-types such as Sylveon and Jigglypuff defeating powerful Dragon-types. For instance, there's an influx of fanart showing Sylveon standing on top of a pile of fainted Dragon-type Pokémon.[[/labelnote]]** Because of this and the [[http://static.hypable.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/Sylveon-vs-Hydregion-Pokemon.png official art]] showing Sylveon seemingly clashing with a Hydreigon, there's a budding {{Shipping}} between the two, with a rather meek/teasing Sylveon toying with an annoyed/cowering Hydreigon.** FIGHTING EVIL BY MOONLIGHT [[labelnote:Explanation:]]It also spawned this -- as now people joke that Sylveon is in fact a MagicalGirl, and with the moon theme from the picture, and it showing off a moonlight themed damaging move, notes that she is Anime/SailorMoon. Oh and the other Eeveelutions are the Sailor Scouts, apparently.[[/labelnote]]** [[MadnessMantra still not confirmed still not confirmed still not confirmed]] [[labelnote:Explanation:]]Shortly after the Fairy type revealing, [[https://i.chzbgr.com/maxW500/7578888960/hF4A4A06E/ this image]], showing a Website/{{Facebook}} discussion with various Dragon-types (and newly-[[{{Retcon}} retconned]]) Fairy-types) reacting to the news. Hydreigon, who is ''doubly'' weak to Fairy-type attacks, [[HeroicBSOD can only respond with the statement.]] It's also sometimes used when rumors involving the type or anything else come out.[[/labelnote]]* Fletchling/Talonflame is r e l e n t l e s s.[[labelnote:Explanation:]]During Fletchling's reveal, fans noted its odd description of rather being relentless in attacking. This spawned various [[http://i.imgur.com/BTILoPO.jpg images]] of Fletchling being a KillerRabbit. Talonflame was introduced with the new animation Brave Bird, so people used it again.[[/labelnote]]* They wanted me to battle, but I was born to [[DanceSensation DANCE!]] [[labelnote:Explanation]]Omastar's sprites in R/B make it look like it's dancing. [[https://i.chzbgr.com/maxW500/7381013760/h5705D6D6/ A custom sprite]] that shows a dancing Omastar isn't helping matters. Sometimes fused with the Helix Fossil meme.[[/labelnote]]* [[Film/DumbAndDumber TEAM FLARE BOSS]] [[labelnote:Explanation]]Creator/JimCarrey's [[http://www.costumesofnashua.com/CNWebSite105/Active905/Pages/CostumeRental/Austin60s70s/Pics%20Austin1970s/AustinDumbJC.jpg orange suit]] worn at one point in the movie has been compared to the Kalos villain team Team Flare, who wears... orange suits.[[/labelnote]]* Mega [insert name of Mon here]. [[labelnote:Explanation]]With the reveal of "Mega Evolutions" coming for Generation VI, many fans have been adding "Mega" to every Pokémon name. Such as [[RepetitiveName Mega Meganium]] for instance.[[/labelnote]]** Yanmega [[note]](Megayanma in Japan)[[/note]] and Meganium were Mega before it was cool.*** [[VideoGame/PokemonMysteryDungeonExplorers Dialga was Primal before it was cool]].[[labelnote:Explanation]]After the revelation of Primal Reversion for Kyorge and Groudon, some people have pointed out that a "Primal" Pokémon has been done before.[[/labelnote]]** Adding "Mega" to sundry {{Game Breaker}}s, such as Mega Garchomp and Mega Terrakion. Became HilariousInHindsight now that Garchomp indeed has an Mega Evolution.** Why stop at just Pokémon? Applying Mega Evolution to the human characters is a common joke as well. Mega Professor Oak, anyone?* Due to Mega Ampharos's looks, there have been variations of calling the Pokémon's name, from Amfabulous to Amfabio.** Also, Mega Ampharos in advert of L'oreal.** More like Mega Am''phabulous''.* YOU CAN SIT ON BENCHES! [[labelnote:Explanation]]In one of the ''X/Y'' trailers, it showcased the player sitting down on a bench for a brief second; fans have taken to jokingly hailing this as the greatest innovation the series has ever produced.[[/labelnote]]* Sneaky Pebbles.[[labelnote:Explanation]]A nickname for Stealth Rock, an ''extremely'' widespread move which has drawn ire for rendering many Pokémon unviable in battle. Many other nicknames have been made, often with AddedAlliterativeAppeal (Secret Silicates, Furtive Flint, etc.) Comes up a lot in discussions about [[TierInducedScrappy Charizard]], a Pokémon whose crippling weakness to Sneaky Pebbles has become memetic in its own right.[[/labelnote]]* "When is the Dark-type going to get a Gym?" [[labelnote:Explanation]]For six generations in a row since its debut so far, Dark is the ''only'' type to never get a gym of its own. As a result, expect many jokes of Dark's ButtMonkey status to come up whenever a new region's Gym Leader lineup is being discussed and the anger/lack of surprise when Dark fails to be on the list.[[/labelnote]]* GENWUN: Cross-pollinated from the ''Franchise/{{Transformers}}'' fandom term "GEEWUN", this is used to mock anyone who thinks the first generation (''Red'', ''Blue'', and ''Yellow'') was the best and that any other generation sucks.* You don't have enough badges to train me! (Usually with an image of a rampaging animal)[[labelnote:Explanation]]Based on the mechanic of the games where Pokémon that have not been caught by the player will disobey upon reaching certain levels, until the player character gets the required number of Gym badges to make them obey.[[/labelnote]]* Professor Sycamore from ''X/Y'' and his [[http://img22.imageshack.us/img22/3986/r360.jpg uncanny resemblance]] to the teacher from the anime ''Anime/KillLaKill''.** He's also a common visual headcanon for [[Podcast/WelcomeToNightvale Nightvale's]] beautiful and perfect scientist Carlos.* Espurr and its [[http://i.imgur.com/aw2RKfW.png interesting]] [[http://i.imgur.com/0Jyd683.png expressions]] quickly shot up to meme status after it was first put into Pokémon-amie.** Espurr [[HeroicBSOD BSOD]] [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w5mbL0pPV84 eyes]] [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xH54WN7Pwbc too,]] [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IdcYIDSY23A with]] some NightmareFuel.* Jingle jingle, [[PrecisionFStrike motherfucker]], I kill dragons [[labelnote:Explanation]]While the entire Fairy typing is notorious for being a bunch of cute Dragon killers, special mention goes to Klefki for being a tiny Pokémon based off a key ring, of all things.[[/labelnote]]* [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ywDDWGyqhT4 Diggersby tho?]] [[labelnote:Explanation]]In response to comments that Diggersby has weak stats (which it technically does), a guy on stream spends a good ten minutes chatting with his friend about how awesome its design is.[[/labelnote]]* [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=36Bf7roDli8 Spamming Lysandre/Fleur-De-Lis' face in BGMs]] is becoming notable in Japan.** [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1iFTR807_Gk Ghetsis/G-Cis!]]* Snorlax took six generations/17 years to get up. [[labelnote:Explanation]]Lining all of Snorlax's sprites over the years up side by side makes it look like it's trying to stand, and its Gen VI sprite is standing. Gen VII somehow managed to top this, via giving Snorlax {{Acrofatic}} powers with its exclusive Z-Move; looks like standing up let it unleash its true potential.[[/labelnote]]* Pokémon Bank will never be released. [[labelnote:Explanation]]The extended delays while Pokémon Bank was being released lead to comment that it was never going to happen at all.[[/labelnote]]** Please understand. [[labelnote:Explanation]]This phrase, already memetically associated with previous Nintendo delay apologies, wound up being particularly connected to this one.[[/labelnote]]** ༼ つ ◕_◕ ༽つ give bank [[labelnote:Explanation]]The usual response to "Please Understand" when it doesn't already precede it.[[/labelnote]]* Welfare Pokémon [[labelnote:Explanation]]Sometimes, you'll be given the opportunity to gain non-starter Pokémon without catching or trading, or even utilizing special events; the NPC just gives them to you. This is especially apparent in ''X'' and ''Y'', where it's possible to make almost an ''entire team'' of welfare mons.[[/labelnote]]* "It's been 3,000 years..." [[labelnote:Explanation]]The scene from [[spoiler:the ending of ''X'' and ''Y'', where AZ finally reunites with his Floette]] has been used to make jokes about the release of either the Hoenn remakes or Pokémon Bank or the long-delayed Flipnote Studio 3D, poking fun at how long fans have been waiting for them. It's also sometimes used in other fandoms to poke fun at delays.[[/labelnote]]* Slurpuff is a Counter to Mega Kangaskhan[[labelnote:Explanation]]A quote from Verlisify, a... [[RuleOfCautiousEditingJudgment controversial figure in the Pokémon community]]. [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7GQo1oSccNI In an interview with The Flaming Spade]] he says this as a justification for why Mega Kangaskhan isn't broken, despite [[YouKeepUsingThatWord misusing the word counter]] (Slurpuff cannot switch into any attack from Mega Kangaskhan and threaten it KO it before getting KO'd itself) and ignoring the fact that Mega Kangaskhan has consistently proven its GameBreaker status in the Singles format by being able to [[TotalPartyKill steamroll through entire teams]] [[OneManArmy by itself with little to no team support]] and [[CripplingOverspecialization forcing players to run obscure counters that have no use outside of ''trying'' to kill Mega Kangaskhan]] [[UselessUsefulSpell (which can easily fail at their job)]].[[/labelnote]]* *TRUMPETS* [[labelnote:Explanation]]The Ruby/Sapphire/Emerald soundtrack features massive amounts of trumpets everywhere. They're so omnipresent that their association with the Hoenn games has become memetic.[[/labelnote]]* RIP Tabitha 2002-2014. [[labelnote:Explanation]][[http://pokebeach.com/news/0614/oras-corocoro-4.jpg The new Aqua and Magma admin redesigns]] became notorious for [[YouDontLookLikeYou bearing little resemblance to their pre-remake selves.]] [[http://i.imgur.com/C8jzjvx.png Magma Admin Tabitha is often noted to have had the most strikingly different]] redesign.[[/labelnote]]** Here's hoping that he becomes a Memetic Fatass.* [[UnfortunateCharacterDesign The large and ill-placed]] [[DoesThisRemindYouOfAnything spike]] [[FreudWasRight that Metagross gains as Mega Metagross]] has already spawned [[MemeticMolester just the kind of jokes and memes you'd expect]].* Croissant Spaceship. [[labelnote:Explanation]]Mega Salamence's design has ''enormous'' crescent-shaped wings and it has a design that resembles a futuristic spaceship.[[/labelnote]]* Mega Slowbro's inherently funny design and awkward look turned it into a meme as soon as it was accidentally uploaded on the Internet.* Mega Diancie's eerie resemblance to [[Anime/PuellaMagiMadokaMagica Madoka]][[spoiler:'s ultimate form]] also quickly became a meme as soon as it was revealed.** Likewise, Mega Audino's resemblance to Kyubey, coupled with the fact that May's Pokémon Contest outfit makes her look like a Magical Girl. * Based Pachirisu. [[labelnote:Explanation]]Player Se Jun Park won the 2014 Pokémon World Championships by [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8sQUoqo_q1A leading with a Pachirisu,]] [[KillerRabbit of all things]].[[/labelnote]]* Literature/WheresWally [[labelnote:Explanation]]Wally's redesign wasn't revealed until September 2014, two months before the game's release.[[/labelnote]]** [[AndTheFandomRejoiced/PokemonRubyAndSapphire I FOUND WALLY!]] [[labelnote:Explanation]]In September, Wally was finally revealed in [=CoroCoro=]. And he has a Mega Gallade![[/labelnote]]* "It feels like I'm wearing nothing at all!" "Stupid sexy Wallace" [[labelnote:Explanation]]Wallace's redesign in ''ORAS'' is considered extremely homoerotic, and lots of jokes soon appeared, including [[http://wanlingnic.tumblr.com/post/100525306195/gym-leader-wallaces-new-outfit-in-oras-is-a-joke an image]] that referenced [[StupidSexyFlanders a popular]] ''WesternAnimation/TheSimpsons'' line.[[/labelnote]]* "X was a Kalos thing." [[labelnote:Explanation]]After ''X'' and ''Y'' featured a high degree of character customization, it was eventually confirmed that it would ''not'' be possible to do the same in the third gen remakes, with the explanation being that it was a Kalos thing because those games focused on beauty, while the third gen remakes focus on adventure. After that, the phrase was used as a go-to catch all meme for whenever GF cuts features/retcons something for no understandable reason.[[/labelnote]]* 200 POTIONS [[labelnote:Explanation]]Japan, Europe, and America all featured special preorder bonuses to customers who preordered both Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire. Japan offered [[{{Feelies}} figures and an artbook]], Europe offered the same figures and a steelbook, and America got, well... Download codes for 200 free potions. A slight case of {{Misblamed}} in that Japan also had a similar 200 potion deal, but even then it still included the figures; the main source of frustration and memetic value is the fact that America got the potions even though they originally weren't getting any of the physical bonuses. Toys R Us eventually did offer bonus Mega Charizard plushes, but the meme persists.[[/labelnote]]* BRAVE BIRD EVERYTHING! [[labelnote:Explanation]]The frequent use of Gale Wings Talonflame with Brave Bird inspired a lot of "Brave Bird" memes.[[/labelnote]]** Talonflame is the Bravest of all Birds.* Flygon not having a Mega [[labelnote:Explanation]]Many fans lamented the realization that Flygon didn't get a mega in ORAS and a ton of memes were spawned. Made even more egregious as Flygon is the ''only'' Gen III Dragon-type not to have a mega.[[/labelnote]] [[note]]In a recent interview with Ken Sugimori, [[WhatCouldHaveBeen Mega Flygon was actually planned as early as X and Y, but was dropped due to artist's block and they were still unable to complete a design for ORAS, so it was dropped from consideration]].[[/note]]** Milotic not having a mega [[labelnote:Explanation]]Much like Flygon, many bring up how Milotic never got a mega in ORAS either[[/labelnote]]* I know what you're doing and you can't ride your bike there! [[labelnote:Explanation]]Based on how Professor Oak, the other professors, your mom, and Norman always say you can't ride your bike indoors.[[/labelnote]]* Too much water. [[labelnote:Explanation]]Erupted from IGN's review of ''Omega Ruby'' and ''Alpha Sapphire''. The review was almost entirely glowing with few complaints leveraged towards the game, but [[EightPointEight it still only managed to get a 7.8 out of 10]]. In the [[ViewersAreGoldfish article summation at the bottom of the page]], one of the negatives against the game was, well... "too much water," which is more or less unavoidable considering that the game takes place [[CaptainObvious on a bunch of islands]].[[/labelnote]]** IGN is run by Team Magma. [[labelnote:Explanation]]Some fans have joked that this is the reason behind IGN's "too much water" complaint.[[/labelnote]]* Would you like to put your hand deep in the hole? [[labelnote:Explanation]]The wording of the mirage holes is a little suggestive to say the least. Cue a lot of dirty jokes about it.[[/labelnote]]* Pokémon characters dancing. [[labelnote:Explanation]]Using the character models from XY and ORAS to make the characters dance to inappropriate and erratic songs.[[/labelnote]]* Fug [[labelnote:Explanation]]It stemmed from an image of Rayquaza's close up in a status pic with a caption of "FUG" (The Flying type label in german (Which is Flug) with the l letter removed), whenever Rayquaza is mentioned, it is referred as such.[[/labelnote]]* Screaming Flannery [[labelnote:Explanation]]Flannery in ''Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire'' still has the overenthusiastic lines of her 2-D self... but now she has the ''funniest'' expressions/poses while delivering them. Cue image edits inserting other screaming lines into her word balloons.[[/labelnote]]* Mega Rayquaza's brokenness [[labelnote:Explanation]]Rayquaza's mega, introduced in ''ORAS'', not only increases its stats even further, gives it the same BST as Mega Mewtwo X/Y, and an ability that lessens its Flying-type based weaknesses, but ''it doesn't need a Mega Stone, allowing it to hold a different held item''. It turned out to be broken enough to be ''[[SerialEscalation banned from Ubers]]'' and cause the creation of Anything Goes on Smogon.[[/labelnote]]* Mega [[{{God}} Arceus]] [[labelnote:Explanation]]Many are speculating that when the theorized [[VideoGame/PokemonDiamondAndPearl 4th Gen remakes]] arrive, that Arceus, considered to be the god of Pokémon, will get a mega, and that it will be the most broken Pokémon ever as a result.[[/labelnote]]* Situations revolving searching for rare Pokémon in ''VideoGame/PokemonGo'' and variations of thereof.[[labelnote:Explanation]]The trailer makes the game look like augmented reality with people searching Pokémon in various places. The presented idea caught on quickly.[[/labelnote]]** Jokes about how Nintendo will abuse ''Pokémon Go'' by timing Rare and Shiny spawns to disrupt Microsoft and Sony conferences during the next Tokyo Game Show, E3, and/or PAX, are already making the rounds.* r [[labelnote:Explanation]]A support email to Niantic regarding a failed in-app transaction in ''VideoGame/PokemonGo'' garnered a reply consisting solely of the letter "r". Jokes about Niantic being obsessed with the letter R, or secretly being Team Rocket, ran rampant.[[/labelnote]]* CHALK [[labelnote:Explanation]] A derogatory term that spawned during the 2015 World Championships where [[ComplacentGamingSyndrome teams in the final rounds prominently ran the same five Pokémon which were]] [[FunWithAcronyms Cresselia, Heatran, Amoonguss, Landorus-Therian, and Kangaskhan-Mega]][[/labelnote]]* [[http://ericlide.com/post/140034005134/poor-guy Zygarde has no game!]] [[labelnote:Explanation]]With the announcement that the next ''Pokémon'' games are going to be for Generation 7, many people are joking about how there was no "Pokémon Z" game centering around Zygarde as a follow-up to ''X'' and ''Y'' like in previous generations.[[/labelnote]]** [[http://osarumon.deviantart.com/art/Sorry-Zygarde-593461862 Poor Zygarde]]* Seemingly everything about the reveal of the Alola Region's Exeggutor was a source of amusement for people, whether it was because of its "Dick-Tree" appearance, to the little face at the end of its tail to the fact it's... well, needlessly tall.* IT'S YOUR BOY, GUZMA! [[labelnote:Explanation]] The new villain team leader is an edgy hip-hop punk wannabe with an attitude problem that fans refuse to take seriously. Yes, this is an actual quote.[[/labelnote]][[/folder]][[folder: Let's Plays]]* VOLCANO BAKEMEAT: [[labelnote:Explanation]]A SoBadItsGood, TranslationTrainWreck [[JustForFun/PokemonVietnameseCrystal Vietnamese bootleg of Crystal]] was [[LetsPlay LP'd]] by LetsPlay/DeliciousCinnamon [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BZ_bhwCgtXg here.]] Looking inside a stove revealed "A ADEPT ARRANGING FOR MOTHER VOLCANO BAKEMEAT"[[/labelnote]]* [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U7G4-5FITos&t=01m40s SUPER PWNIN' MAGIKARP USED]] [[VideoGame/ChronoTrigger DESTRUCTION RAINS FROM THE HEAVENS!!!]] [[labelnote:Explanation]]From LetsPlay/{{Super Skarmory}}'s ''Pokémon Platinum'' LetsPlay, which had a bunch of ''VideoGame/ChronoTrigger'' references.[[/labelnote]]* BIG SERVICE! [[labelnote:Explanation]]In Marriland's ''Pokémon Emerald'' Nuzlocke, this was the trendy saying when he reached Dewford Town, and it stuck, especially when he repeated it in a [[LargeHam loud and hammy]] tone multiple times in the episode.[[/labelnote]]* VOTE GHETSIS 2012! I mean, 2016! [[labelnote:Explanation]]Another Marriland -Locke spawned joke, having come from his Black Wedlocke, where Ghetsis runs for president.[[/labelnote]]* "It's a [[WebVideo/GameGrumps Pumbloom!]]" [[labelnote:Explanation:]]A FanNickname for Whismur that originated on an episode of ''WebVideo/GameGrumps''. Has since become a running gag (especially on ''Pokémon'''s official Facebook page) response for whenever someone asks to guess the name of a certain Pokémon (or even non-Pokémon characters)[[/labelnote]]** "Do you remember the time when Ash caught a Pumbloom? [[BigNo NO!]]"[[/folder]][[folder: Anime]]* Any mention of PokemonSpeak in the anime is now bound to bring up people mentioning [[PokemonSpeak Hodor]] from ''Series/AGameOfThrones'' and treating him as if he was a Pokémon himself.* [[http://browse.deviantart.com/?q=brock+obama#/d3azqf0 BROCK]] [[http://browse.deviantart.com/?q=brock+obama#/d2u80e8 OBAMA!!!]][[labelnote:Explanation]]Both dark skinned... Brock sounds like Barack... Get the picture yet?[[/labelnote]]** Special mention to [[http://browse.deviantart.com/?q=obamasnow#/d1ge57v Obamasnow...]]* Gary liking {{bara}} [[labelnote:Explanation]]A Garybombing backfired, thus bumping up some {{bara}} to the front page. Now, whenever someone makes a Gary thread, it's bara-bombed.[[/labelnote]]* [[TerribleTrio Team Rocket]] [[OnceAnEpisode is blasting off agaaaaaaiiiiinnnnn!]] [[ATwinkleInTheSky *twinkle*]] [[labelnote:Explanation]]Every time the Team Rocket trio gets launched, they say this.[[/labelnote]]** WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOBUFFET! [[labelnote:Explanation]]Jessie's Wobbuffet has a habit of interrupting everything; a bit of a LostInTranslation moment for Western audiences who don't know the Japanese sitcom actor it references, but it's still downright weird enough to gain infamy in the West.[[/labelnote]]** [[IncomingHam "Prepare for trouble!" "Make it double!"]] [[labelnote:Explanation]]The first line of the Team Rocket trio's original motto, which is incredibly popular with fans. At times, Team Rocket would even reflexively break out into the motto if they heard the word "trouble."[[/labelnote]]** [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ngovaH86VVU "We'll be the richest rogues of all time" / "Creators of a grand design" / "I'll be the King" / "I'll be the queen!" / "I'll be the joker... of crime."]] [[labelnote:Explanation]]Team Rocket's song in "2BA Master".[[/labelnote]]* [[ScrewTheRulesIHavePlot Pikachu!]] [[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HhizueubBFw The horn!]] [[labelnote:Explanation]]Ash has a battle against a Blaine's Rhydon, and Pikachu attacks it in a way (shocking it on the horn) that apparently bypasses its ground-type immunity to electric attacks. This is impossible in the games.[[/labelnote]]* Gary was here. Ash is a loser. [[labelnote:Explanation]]In one episode, Ash reads a sign that says this.[[/labelnote]]** Gary Oak. There are eight badges in Kanto. He got ''ten of them''.[[labelnote:Explanation]]During the Indigo League run of the anime, Gary shows up right before the Earth Badge challenge to rub Ash's face in how much better he is by showing off a case filled with ten badges when the League requires only 8. Incidentally, only three of the badges are from Kanto in the games, meaning he has seven that no one else has ever seen.[[/labelnote]]* [[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i1JMF6AVUUs Yo, fuckin' Snorlax owns in this movie!]] He's saving ALL THE POKÉMON! He's more ripped than you, man! [[labelnote:Explanation]]Some Guys commenting on the short from the second Pokémon movie in a very comedic way.[[/labelnote]]** '''DON'T MAKE FUNNA HIM!!!! EXCUSE ME!!!!'''** No, dick, it's Wigglytuff.* [[http://www.vgcats.com/comics/?strip_id=258 Bitch be TRIPPING balls!]] [[labelnote:Explanation]]A parody/lampshading of the fact that Team Rocket has been stalking Ash for 14+ seasons and the fact that Ash has 24+ Pokémon total (which is the "tripping Balls" part).[[/labelnote]]* Ash's Charizard defeated Blaine's Magmar '''''[[http://www.pokemopolis.net/episodes/indigo/059.htm IN THE VERY HEART OF THE VOLCANO ITSELF!]]''''' [[labelnote:Explanation]]Ash's 7th Kanto Gym battle against a Fire-type Gym Leader inside a volcano.[[/labelnote]]** From the same site, Ash's Treecko/Grovyle/Sceptile has constantly been called '''[[Creator/ClintEastwood CLINT FUCKIN' EASTWOOD]]''' whenever he appears.* Pyramid King Brandon is "insert character here"'s father.** '''''[[BigNo "NOOOO!!!"]]'''''* [[http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d174/Razer_2mb/8U/PWSGYIU56LJT6EVKNRKBHQWRQXOGFE7F.gif BALEEEEEEN WHAAAAAALE!]] * Diglett dig, Diglett dig.... '''TRIO TRIO TRIO.''' [[labelnote:Explanation]]The singing of the Diglett and Dugtrio in "Dig Those Diglett" is [[EarWorm very catchy]].[[/labelnote]]* [[EarWorm I wanna be the very best / Like no-one ever was /]] [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MfX0tIaExmM To catch them is my real test / To train them is my cause!]] [[labelnote:Explanation]]The English theme song of the first season of the ''Pokémon'' anime.[[/labelnote]]* "Who's that Pokémon?!" [[labelnote:Explanation]]A line from the EyeCatch of Seasons 1-6 and 14 onward, which as a sort of a guessing game involving the silhouette of a Pokémon. Used in any context to question the identity of a shadowy figure, or to parody the original eyecatches.[[/labelnote]]** [[NoIndoorVoice IT'S]] [[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YMtlAqgvtZ4 PIKACHU.]] [[spoiler:It's Koffing!]] GODDAMMIT! AAAAAAAAAAAAA [[labelnote:Explanation]]Some Guy watching the "Who's that Pokémon" segment of the anime, makes a wrong guess at what Pokémon it is, and screams.[[/labelnote]]** It's RickRoll.** "It's a Jigglypuff seen from above!" [[labelnote:Explanation]]From an episode where Ash, Jesse, and James took a test that, among other things, asked them to identify a Pokémon from a single round shadow. They guess a Voltorb, Pokeball, and an Electrode, respectively, and all fail.[[/labelnote]]* [[CriticalResearchFailure Trainers, which one of these Pokémon evolves into Seviper? <commercial break> Okay trainers, if you guessed Arbok,]] [[BlatantLies you were right!]] ** '''[[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hdQhhOdRueE WRONG!]]''' [[labelnote:Explanation]]From Season 6-8 of the ''Pokémon'' anime, 4Kids created their own "Who's that Pokémon?"-esque eyecatches that usually had wrong or confusing information. Oh, and Arbok does ''NOT'' evolve. For that matter, neither does Seviper. The mistake may have resulted from someone not paying close enough attention to the episode in which Jessie ''releases'' her Arbok and then ''catches'' a Seviper.[[/labelnote]]* Giovanni achieved status as a MemeticBadass for apparently punching out a Blissey, and because "not even an orgy is enough to satisfy his libido."** Anything Giovanni does, such as [[MundaneUtility using a Lotad as a water basin for his teeth]], going surfing with Pokémon, or being on a playground ride is accompanied by [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NisCkxU544c LIKE A BOSS!]] in huge letters.* These donuts are great! Jelly filled are my favorite! Nothing beats a jelly-filled donut! [[labelnote:Explanation]]A line said by Brock during one of the many Americanization edits 4Kids made to the anime. [[EpicFail While he was holding rice balls.]][[/labelnote]]** SANDWICHES DON'T ROLL! [[labelnote:Explanation]]Another "Rice Ball to Something Else" edit by 4Kids, this time painting over a rice ball to create a sub-like sandwich. The aforementioned rice ball was rolling down a hill, and the edited sandwich followed that path in a very awkward way.[[/labelnote]]** "Who wants rice balls?" [[labelnote:Explanation]]Another response to painting over the rice balls with other foods. Pictures of characters holding sandwiches or doughnuts are usually accompanied by such captions.[[/labelnote]]* [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=35cGU379zFo RING RING RING! RING RING RING! PHONE CALL! PHONE CALL!]] [[labelnote:Explanation]]The ringtone of the Ketchum household phone in Episode 2.[[/labelnote]]* '''''[[LargeHam BYRON]] LOVES [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5Rwxm46Ff-w THINGS]]!''''' [[labelnote:Explanation]]Byron loves a lot of things. On that note, the linked video is a parody of a Creator/DiscoveryChannel advertising campaign.[[/labelnote]]** '''I LOVE BASTIODON!''' *background explosion**** '''USE IRON DEFENSE!''' *background explosion*** '''[[DoubleEntendre I LOVE MY WIFE!]]''' *background explosion*** '''WHAT A PERFECTLY DUG HOLE!'''* ''Remarkable!'' [[labelnote:Explanation]]The CatchPhrase of Mr. Sukizo, one on the Pokémon Contest judges.[[/labelnote]]* [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=evr32LAdTMU Ash steals a motto.]] [[labelnote:Explanation]]A scene from "Classroom Training" where Candice asks Ash what his motto is, and someone puts the audio of someone else's motto (for instance, Team Rocket) over his actual dialogue.[[/labelnote]]* In the early 2000s or so, ''the'' meme amongst Team Rocket fans was "I WANT A DOUGHNUT." It was considered James's catchphrase [[NeverLiveItDown (even though he only said it once)]], and led to [[TrademarkFavoriteFood him being associated with doughnuts in general]], especially jelly doughnuts. It even spawned a short webcomic, ''The Adventures of James and the Slightly Obese Cop with the Doughnuts'', in which [[ExactlyWhatItSaysOnTheTin James used various disguises and tricks to steal doughnuts from a policeman]].** A link, if one exists, would be worthy of worship.** There was also a RunningGag that James' boots were magical, because both times he kicked a Pokémon while wearing them, that Pokémon evolved immediately afterward.* '''PIKACHU RAN THE LASER TO VICTORY''' [[labelnote:Explanation]]A combination attack with Pikachu's Volt Tackle and Piplup's Hydro Pump.[[/labelnote]]* [[http://img52.imageshack.us/img52/8610/1285335409464.jpg Pikachu in a highchair.]] [[labelnote:Explanation]]A scene from the second episode of ''Best Wishes!'' of... [[ExactlyWhatItSaysOnTheTin Pikachu in a high chair]].[[/labelnote]]* [[http://www.vgcats.com/comics/?strip_id=264 PIKAFIELD!!]] [[labelnote:Explanation]]Crossover with ''Film/{{Cloverfield}}''.[[/labelnote]]* The TriangleShades that Ash's Squirtle wears [[Anime/TengenToppaGurrenLagann sure look familiar]]. [[http://loyalkng.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/160029-kamina35_super.jpg Yep,]] [[http://fc09.deviantart.net/fs38/f/2008/338/8/b/Squirtle_Sqaud_Kamina_by_webslinger9.jpg they]] [[http://loyalkng.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/160005-kamina10_super.jpg sure]] [[http://ui32.gamespot.com/127/kamina61_2.gif do.]]* [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3bXYKtgfMkw AND YOUR GALOSHES, TOO!]] [[labelnote:Explanation]]A prominent line featured in the English opening of ''Pokémon Chronicles''.[[/labelnote]]* [[GratuitousEnglish "IT'S TASTING TIME!"]] [[labelnote:Explanation]]The CatchPhrase of Cilan, a Unova Gym Leader.[[/labelnote]]** Because of Cilan's food gimmick and the fact that his Pokémon look like food (Pansage looks like it has head-broccoli), there are dozens of threads claiming that [[EatTheDog he plans to eat his Pokémon.]]* [[AccidentalMisnaming The name's]] [[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fUUq58cyY9o PINGAS!]] [[labelnote:Explanation]]Butch, a member of Team Rocket and rival to the familiar Team Rocket trio, has had his name misremembered by everyone else ever since his second appearance. The rest... is YouTubePoop. More precisely, an ''WesternAnimation/AdventuresOfSonicTheHedgehog'' meme spawned from [=YouTube=] Poops.[[/labelnote]]** Mistaking Biff's name is a meme in of itself.-->'''IT'S BUTCH!!'''* Pikachu and [[TrademarkFavoriteFood ketchup]]. Seemingly forgotten ([[WildMassGuessing or maybe not]]) by the writers, but not [[NeverLiveItDown by the fans]].* How many fanarts have depicted Ash as the ChickMagnet while Brock cries his heart out in the background? TOO MANY.* [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F19gFFU1LJc Fruit Salad, yummy yummy! Fruit Salad, yummy yummy!!]] (The song is from Music/TheWiggles though.)* ''Best Wishes'' episode 14 seems to have spawned a minor meme among Japanese artists. Specifically, where Cilan gets possessed by a Yamask mask. There are a hilarious number of "Dentomasu" pictures floating around.* [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w5i6So-hGaA A man's gotta do what a man's gotta do, and these men are gonna do it with or without a beautiful girl at their side!]][[labelnote:Explanation]]DP episode 2: Brock just got his heart broken by the girl he was hitchiking with, and he tells her that he's gonna travel with Ash now. The rest is AccidentalInnuendo.[[/labelnote]]** [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BuBefhp5aNg&feature=related I'm very glad you asked me that Ash, because I think there's a way you can help me...]] [[labelnote:Explanation]]There's an episode where a Pokémon circus needs a replacement for their lazy Mr. Mime, and Brock asks Ash to do it, by dressing him up as said Mr. Mime. When he says this line, though, Brock makes what can only be called a rape face. [[FreudWasRight You can guess where this is going.]][[/labelnote]]* The nineteenth episode of ''B/W'' led to many pictures of Cilan looking evil. Pictures of him laughing over a traumatized Cabernet or [[http://img684.imageshack.us/img684/2505/justasplannedn.jpg looking smug]] have led to many Manga/DeathNote jokes. [[BlackComedyRape Not to mention, jokes about him raping a traumatized, crying Cabernet]].** Before that, there were many jokes about Cilan being secretly evil (such as him stealing Ash's egg and replacing it with a fake, eating his Pokémon). This episode "confirmed" it.* For some reason, [[http://img703.imageshack.us/img703/2473/099k.jpg this image]] of Paul drinking orange juice (from ''D/P'''s 100th episode, "Aiding the Enemy!") has become something of a meme in Japan. Search "Shinji" on any Japanese fanart site and you're bound to find tons of pictures of Paul sippin' OJ. [[labelnote:Explanation]]In Japan, orange juice is, to put it simple, a children's drink. So they're probobly veiwing it as a sole example of his childishness.[[/labelnote]]* Leo Burnett and 4Kids are [[TheDevil the devil]]. [[labelnote:Explanation]]A so-called subliminal message in a scene where [[OnceAnEpisode James is in the mouth of his Victreebel]] played backwards.[[/labelnote]]** Could also be because of [[{{Macekre}} 4Kids' standard operating procedure]].** Jossed. Creator/EricStuart (the voice actor for James, who said that line) [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZYkZBDkMf04 explained in this video why he slipped in that in the episode]]. [[spoiler:Apparently, 4Kids didn't want to the pay the voice actors for the commercials the company produces on their channel anymore.]]* According to the [[GameplayAndStorySegregation Pokédex]], Alakazam's IQ is [[DragonBall OVER]] [[PowerLevels FIVE]] [[MemeticMutation THOUSAAAAAAND!!!]]* Dento/Cilan isn't gay. He's FABULOUS. [[labelnote:Explanation]]Or in reference to ANY of the Trial Triangle, really. Dent's just the one most immediately associated with it. They're young, well-dressed, effeminate males who work at a battle cafe. Do the math.[[/labelnote]]* [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SvK0QnRyau0#t=0m12s Sexy Gabite]] now shows up way too often in YoutubePoop.* Thanks to [=BW010=], fans begin to call Trip's Servine a [[CombatSadomasochist masochist]]. [[labelnote:Explanation]]Trip's Servine was hit by Ash's Snivy's (who is female) Attract. While most Pokémon gain hearts in their eyes when they are hit by it, the fact that Ash told his Snivy to use [[WhipitGood Vine Whip]] and the fact that the hearts in Servine's eyes got bigger after the attack... Not to mention he's still smiling when he fainted.[[/labelnote]]* [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cMPkyRUc3DQ Venustoise]]. Probably the most well known fake Pokémon, due to it actually being in the anime as an illusion.* [[http://anime-motivational-posters.tumblr.com/post/13821617901/ash-ketchum-hes-an-ass-man Ash Ketchum... he's an ass man.]] (Link [[NotSafeForWork NSFW]].)* "You can't do this. ''I won't let you.''" [[labelnote:Explanation]]In ''Anime/PokemonTheFirstMovie'', Ash delivers this line to Mewtwo, who created a legion of cloned Pokémon from other trainers, easily dismantled their Pokémon (including Ash's) and announced his plans to, essentially, wipe out human civilization. Despite being horribly outgunned against [[GameBreaker the most powerful Pokémon at the time]], [[SugarWiki/MomentOfAwesome Ash]] ''[[SugarWiki/MomentOfAwesome still]]'' [[SugarWiki/MomentOfAwesome chooses to stand up to him]].[[/labelnote]]* '''YOUR PENIS'''. Be quiet or Brock will steal it. [[labelnote:Explanation]]Brock being a LoveFreak and MemeticMolester comes from a panel of a {{Hentai}} {{doujinshi}}, where Ash freaks out about his erection (not understanding what is happening), and Misty silences him with this threat.[[/labelnote]]* "I'll use this frying pan... as a drying pan!" [[labelnote:Explanation]]A pun where Brock uses a frypan as a makeshift umbrella became something of a MadLibsCatchphrase, substituting frying pan and drying pan for two other similar turns of phrase which rhyme, always accompanied by [[http://media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lufaga31Dz1r210lp.gif a gif of Brock using his frying pan as... well, a drying pan.]][[/labelnote]]* Ash sent in a million postcards to get that [[NiceHat hat]]. * [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GFgfPAcYWT8 Officer Jenny Is An Idiot.]] [[labelnote:Explanation]]Officer Jenny and her twin Officer Jenny notice Team Rocket escaping in a balloon. One of the Jennys summons their Growlithe to use flamethrower on the balooon. The problem? Jenny calls it ''Arcanine''...[[/labelnote]]* [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yzfg0aBE19Y I AM A FLAMING MOLTRES!!!!]] [[labelnote:Explanation]]In one episode, James's horoscope reads him as a Moltres. He does...this because of that. Popular due to Jessie's line below, used as evidence for [[AmbiguouslyGay James's homosexuality]].[[/labelnote]]** [[GettingCrapPastTheRadar I think that outfit came right out of his closet.]]* After the blackout at the 2013 UsefulNotes/SuperBowl, many fans have joked about the cause being Team Rocket, due to the trio's [[DynamicEntry Dynamic Entries]].* "I see now that the circumstances of one's birth are irrelevant; it is what you do with the gift of life that determines you who are." [[labelnote:Explanation]]Mewtwo during his HeelRealization at the end of the first movie; completely different to the movie's "[[{{Anvilicious}} fighting is wrong]]" moral up until now. Note that is completely relevant to the movie's moral in the Japanese version, but this line was left as is in the dub anyway.[[/labelnote]] * "He has two badges!" [[labelnote:Explanation]]A reference to the [[BlindIdiotTranslation terrible]] quality of early subtitles of ''Anime/PokemonOrigins'', which, among other mistakes (Professor Oak being Green's uncle, "there" to "their", etc.) mistranslated a line to say that Red has earned two badges, despite him clearly shown having three.[[/labelnote]] * [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=EAdGv89e0sE AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA]] [[labelnote:Explanation]]The terrifying, agonized scream Red's Charmander makes when it gets bitten in the neck by Green's Squirtle in the Origins OVA.[[/labelnote]]* [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_CmlICkrdo0 Red's Jolteon fails at life.]] [[labelnote:Explanation]]The Rhyhorn defeated Jolteon with Thunderbolt, even though Jolteon's ability Volt Absorb should have rendered it immune to electric attacks. Note, though, that Gen I, which ''Anime/PokemonOrigins'' is based on, didn't have abilities.[[/labelnote]]* Celebi is now called the Onion Fairy in some circles, thanks to [[https://mega-lnfernape.tumblr.com/post/150112227229/monkeysky-drsonic1-krobats-yoshis10 this Tumblr post.]]* [[http://i.imgur.com/5NwnNIM.png Red]] [[http://i.imgur.com/qL8Q4un.jpg is]] [[http://i.imgur.com/MMmQQFa.jpg better]] [[http://kotaku.com/why-is-ash-from-pokemon-such-a-looser-1440544226 than]] Ash!** Ironically, with the showing of ''Origins'' Red and ''X/Y'' Ash, this has turned around, where the former is so terrible that people joked that BW Ash could beat him, while the latter has given so much swagger that he has separated his entity from his older incarnations.* Who is gonna win da Ashbowl? [[labelnote:Explanation]]A recurring joke where every notable female character in ''X/Y'' has a thing for Ash and each of them are competing for his affection.[[/labelnote]] * A logo changes everything. [[labelnote:Explanation]]Use of the logo of Brazzers to make certain stills from the anime look almost pornographic, or otherwise bring up jizz/sex/tying people up jokes.[[/labelnote]]** Serena is really changing the tone of the anime. [[labelnote:Explanation]](In)appropriate use of captions and the aforementioned Brazzers logo makes it look like Serena is repeatedly getting up to all sorts of inappropriate things, particularly things made to look like bondage.[[/labelnote]]** [[{{Flanderization}} Flanderizing]] Serena into a ClingyJealousGirl bordering on {{Yandere}} is popular on sites like Cheezburger.* Dj'ohlt! [[labelnote:Explanation]]Jolteon's cry in the anime sounds much like [[WesternAnimation/TheSimpsons Homer Simpson]]'s catchphrase.[[/labelnote]]* Baseball Lucario [[labelnote:Explanation]]In [=XY030=], Korrina's Lucario uses Bone Rush on Ash's Pikachu, and [[http://giphy.com/gifs/baseball-lucario-KpjzUYEQnd3La hits him away like a baseball.]][[/labelnote]]* Psycho Mega Lucario. [[labelnote:Explanation]]An episode of the ''XY'' series features Korrina's Lucario megaevolving and going berserk. His [[https://38.media.tumblr.com/b63fc2597878b8e07131ec0cacd3eb1a/tumblr_n85rwasoaN1rd4ymxo2_500.gif psychotic]] [[https://31.media.tumblr.com/1fd4eade4ca54e80a4305e92e5964fcb/tumblr_n85rwasoaN1rd4ymxo6_500.gif facial]] [[https://31.media.tumblr.com/84099a758e5f9304103a4742ea0d3b9f/tumblr_n85rwasoaN1rd4ymxo5_500.gif expressions]] are downright disturbing.[[/labelnote]]* BASED DIRECTOR [[labelnote:Explanation]]In anime threads of /vp/, the [[ImageBoards Pokémon sub-board of 4chan]], this is usually mentioned whenever the ''XY'' anime gives outstanding scenarios or episodes due to the new director.[[/labelnote]]** STATUSQUOFAGS BTFO! [[labelnote:Explanation]]A typical reaction whenever an episode of ''XY'' has broken [[StatusQuoIsGod conventions]] that were considered typical in the old anime series, like Ash getting to defeat Lucario, evolving Water-types, and encounters between an Elite Four member/Champion and the protagonist ''not'' being a CurbStompBattle by default.[[/labelnote]]* "What happened to you?" "He tried to ride his bike indoors." [[labelnote:Explanation]]Based on the scene from the ''Origins'' anime scene where Blue is bandaged up in bed after losing to Mewtwo. Fans converted it into a meme about Professor Oak saying you can't ride your bike inside a building.[[/labelnote]]* O H Y E A H ![[labelnote:Explanation]]In the third Japanese opening of the ''XY'' series, part of the chorus has "Oh yeah!" in the lyrics and throughout it Goomy was evolving all the way to Goodra. It has then been associated to anime Goomy.[[/labelnote]]* Valerie [[CurbStompBattle defeating]] Sawyer so easily gives an alternate interpretation of her being a rapist of young boys and enjoys dominating her victims.** "You know what I did to your friend Shota? I made his anus a few centimeters wider!"* "Bonnie knows"[[labelnote:Explanation]]a popular phrase for Amourshippers to spread ever since Serena's second Showcase, where Bonnie seems to have finally taken notice of Serena's crush on Ash.[[/labelnote]]* wololololololo[[labelnote:Explanation]]Puni-chan/Squishy's anime cry is heard like this. Not to be confused with the priest's battle cry in ''VideoGame/{{Age of Empires|I}}''.[[/labelnote]]* Because of Mega Charizard Y's lack of screentime (especially compared to its [[WolverinePublicity X counterpart]]), and that Ash's ''XY'' team has yet to be complete, many seem to think that Mega-Zard Y is being saved for when Ash's own Charizard shows up. And there were just as many fanarts that pitted Charizard-Y against Alain's Charizard-X.* Every Bonnie-focused episode is usually associated with Bonnie suffering emotionally, or someone else suffering emotionally. And thus whenever a future Bonnie-focused episode is announced, people will immediately know what to expect.* Various fanarts of the awkwardness (or {{Moe}}) of Hawlucha receiving BigBrotherWorship from ''Noivern'' has been spreading like wildfire.* In Kalos, they don't say "I love you." They say "Iron Tail, Pikachu..." [[labelnote:Explanation]]A sick and delirious Ash falls into [[ShipTease Serena's arms and stutters "Ai...Ai."]] Serena expects him to say "Aishiteru" (which means "I love you" in Japanese) but [[TrollingCreator it turns out that Ash is trying to say]] [[NonSequiturThud "Aian Teiru, Pikachu.." ("Iron Tail, Pikachu...") before collapsing on to the ground thanks to his illness.]] The line became popular with shippers on Tumblr, to the point of adding it on every [[https://31.media.tumblr.com/d59d5c77c63fcbcdbb8a89ea6598e13b/tumblr_inline_o5omtshOgS1rmuh86_500.gif famous]] [[https://31.media.tumblr.com/359c554f1e79a4e1bd792619472b1be1/tumblr_inline_o5omu5pCG31rmuh86_500.gif romance]] [[https://33.media.tumblr.com/cd85bbb814a57c9e8d16b9e7a4e9c8c2/tumblr_inline_o5omuo5Kcp1rmuh86_500.gif scene]] there is.[[/labelnote]]** There mere fact that Ash said [[FreudWasRight Iron Tail]] has caused some dirtier minds to wonder.** "Where did she change her clothes?" and variations thereof are getting repeatedly asked in various threads in regards to Serena changing into Ash's clothes. The most recurring answer is that Serena changed in the same tent where Ash was sleeping.* [[TheHeroDies Ash is dead.]] RIP 1997-2016. Cause of Death: [[NiceJobBreakingItHero Ash]]-[[PowerStrainBlackout Greninja]] [[labelnote:Explanation]]When it was revealed that Ash could feel Ash-Greninja's pain in the episode "Meeting at Terminus Cave!", many fans speculated that this AchillesHeel would come back to bite him later on in the series. The most common theory at the time is that if Ash-Greninja were to faint in battle during a fierce match like the long-awaited confrontation with [[HeroOfAnotherStory Alain]], Ash himself would also faint and be sent to the hospital bed. 14 episodes later, [[IKnewIt the fans]] got their wish when the battle against Alain's Mega Charizard X causes Ash to suffer incredible pain from the synchro-connection and then fainting shortly afterwards. During the wait period, fans hyped and exaggerated [[http://girania.tumblr.com/post/143186786278/hes-gone the consequences]] [[http://light-of-aether.tumblr.com/post/143171821502 by suggesting]] [[http://noodlerama.tumblr.com/post/142926431361 that Ash might actually die given]] [[http://demshinypokeballs.tumblr.com/post/142920878275/dead-because-of-ash-greninja the impact of the regular Pokémon moves.]][[/labelnote]]** Due to the fact that this episode came directly after Serena's {{Crossdresser}} episode as [[SweetPollyOliver Ash]] when he was sick for the day, many fans joke [[http://demshinypokeballs.tumblr.com/post/142926666115/wendycorduroy-ash-ketchum-has-been-found-dead she would replace Ash for good if he were to ever die.]] * Kalos Champion Ash when? [[labelnote:Explanation]]Ash's track record battling Elite Four members and Champions is... [[CurbStompBattle less than]] [[CurbStompCushion stellar]], to put it mildly. So when it was announced that Ash and Greninja woud have a battle against Diantha and her Gardevoir, it was immediately assumed Ash would lose badly. And sure enough, the battle starts off in this fashion, with Diantha not even having to give verbal commands for Gardevoir to dodge Greninja's attacks. However, to the pleasant surprise of the entire fanbase, not only did Ash and Greninja end up holding their own, but after completing the Ash-Greninja forme they actually ''gained the upper hand'' against Diantha, and she wasn't holding back anything either. Naturally the fanbase is demanding that they finally throw the kid a bone and let him win the league. The more [[StatusQuoIsGod (rightfully)]] cynical parts of the fandom instead question what sort of royal AssPull the writers have up their sleeves to make Ash lose this time around. Come the climax of the Kalos League, even Team Rocket starts wondering if he may actually win this time around, with Ash himself actually making it to the finals. [[spoiler: He ends up having to settle for runner-up though.]][[/labelnote]]* [[spoiler: As [[HypeBacklash contested]] as the [[InternetBackdraft outcome]] of te Kalos League might have been]], there is no denying that it brought a [[http://funnyjunk.com/channel/pokemon/The+league/eyrkLrl/ TON]] [[http://funnyjunk.com/channel/pokemon/He+keeps+falling+for+it/uerkLhr/ of]] [[http://funnyjunk.com/channel/pokemon/New+fucking+memes/bzrkLom/ fanart]].* [[http://67.media.tumblr.com/d50e0126ae14d2b03b87a6fc15e68b76/tumblr_oc8ixro2sR1tf388eo2_1280.png The Passion of the Ketchum]] [[labelnote: Explanation]]The previews of the ''XY and Z'' episode 39 showcase Ash and his team being captured by Team Flare and strapped to a Flare energy device in a CrucifiedHeroShot manner. Already, fans have made jokes of Ash getting crucified for [[spoiler: not winning the Kalos League]] and dying for [=TPCi's=] sins. As if the FauxSymbolism on Ash wasn't already enough, many also began comparing Alain to Judas Iscariot as the previews imply that he betrayed Ash to Team Flare.* The scene in XYZ40 that has Alain declaring what he is fighting for. Fans have instantly started to quote an infamous meme from [[VideoGame/MegaManX another series]].[[/labelnote]][[/folder]]------> [[VideoGame/PokemonRubyAndSapphire HOENN CONFIRMED!]]----


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IRVING, Texas - By halftime of this crazy, entertaining game, Donovan McNabb and the Eagles almost couldn't lose.
Not the game, of course. That, they could and ultimately did lose. That they did so in an exquisitely painful fashion - fumbled handoffs? Seriously? - is something that should haunt the Eagles for some time.
In a bigger sense, though, this game was a test of whether McNabb and the Eagles were legitimate contenders or whether their last-place finish in the division in 2007 outweighed their blowout of the lowly Rams last week.