Pokémon also known as Pocket Monsters (ポケットモンスター, Poketto
Monsuta) in Japan is a franchise owned by Nintendo. Pokémon was
conceived by video game designer and Game Freak, Inc founder Satoshi Tajiri. As
a child, Satoshi was fascinated by insects, and would often collect them. His
love of bugs made him want to pursue a career as an entomologist. When he got
into the video game business he wanted to have a game that would, in a way,
recreate the feelings he had of catching, and collecting bugs. It has been said
that the character Ash Ketchum is based on Satoshi Tajiri’s childhood. For the most
part, this sounds really freakin’ weird. Since Pokémon was introduced to
Western culture, it has grossed approximately $16 Billion worldwide. Pokémon
has also garnered criticism from various religious groups for what has been
considered glorification of occultism, and violence. In November of 1999, a boy
from Quebec was stabbed to death for his set of Pokémon cards. There have been
countless other murders over Pokémon cards and reports of children even being
raped for their cards. Let’s not forget about the one Episode of Pokémon that
causes seizures. What kind of evil is this? I couldn’t really afford Pokémon
cards as a child, but there was this kid in science class who had all the best
cards. I would save up my lunch money just to get new cards so I could speak to
her. How did that work out? She is now a bald- headed scally wag with serious
camel toe, and has like three kids. Though the evil of Pokémon has ruined many
lives, it also did some good too. Recently a conversation with a relative
inspired me to reflect back on the phenomenon known as Pokémon. He said “I
always wanted a friend like that” referring to the loveable mouse character
known as Pikachu. Now the relative I’m referring to is revered as one of the
biggest thugs in New York City. How can a nerdy little cartoon like that get to
a stone cold killer? MF DOOM said it best: “We all need food.” No matter if
it’s food for thought, food for the body, or food for the soul. Pokémon indeed
inspired evil acts, but it also was a vehicle for people to realize the good in
themselves and others. The Pokémon theme song to me is one of the most
inspirational songs ever:
I wanna be the very best
Like no one ever was
To catch them is my real test
To train them is my cause
I will travel across the land
Searching far and wide
Each Pokémon to understand
The power that's inside
Pokémon, it’s you and me
I know it’s my destiny
Pokémon, oh, you're my best friend
In a world we must defend
Pokémon, a heart so true
Our courage will pull us through
you teach me and I'll teach you
Pokémon, gotta catch em all
I have dissected these lyrics as
much as I have 2Pac’s “Keep Ya Head Up” or Ol’ Dirty Bastard’s “Snakes.” I don’t
take the song literally, but I understand it metaphorically. The first line “I
want to be the very best” about sums up my life. I always strive to better
myself because in turn I can better others. Line 15 “our courage will pull us
through.” Courage is the formula for a champion. I look at it like being
courageous will get us through the hard times. Line 16 states “you teach me and
I’ll teach you.” I was was taught that each one teach one according to his/or
her knowledge. This is just what I got out of this cartoon theme song. If you
haven’t read an article weirder, then obviously you don’t read enough Einstein!
I’m unsure what this cartoons original intent was. Hell it could’ve been to
control our youth. It could’ve been some diabolical intricate government plot
to scare the world into one nation. Who knows? Me, I can find the good out of
anything. Fight Evil and catch em all ya’ll!
much as I have 2Pac’s “Keep Ya Head Up” or Ol’ Dirty Bastard’s “Snakes.” I don’t
take the song literally, but I understand it metaphorically. The first line “I
want to be the very best” about sums up my life. I always strive to better
myself because in turn I can better others. Line 15 “our courage will pull us
through.” Courage is the formula for a champion. I look at it like being
courageous will get us through the hard times. Line 16 states “you teach me and
I’ll teach you.” I was was taught that each one teach one according to his/or
her knowledge. This is just what I got out of this cartoon theme song. If you
haven’t read an article weirder, then obviously you don’t read enough Einstein!
I’m unsure what this cartoons original intent was. Hell it could’ve been to
control our youth. It could’ve been some diabolical intricate government plot
to scare the world into one nation. Who knows? Me, I can find the good out of
anything. Fight Evil and catch em all ya’ll!
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