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[[Image:Rocketshipping.jpg|thumb|206px|An image from the epilogue to ''Electric Tale of Pikachu'']] | |||
The term "Rocketshipping" was the first time the suffix "[[shipping]]" had been applied to any couple outside of the [[wp:X-Files|X-Files]] fandom. Maria Rocket and other fans on the message board of [[TRHQ]] applied the term to Jessie and James. Other names for the pairing, such as "Queershipping," were coined by others. | The term "Rocketshipping" was the first time the suffix "[[shipping]]" had been applied to any couple outside of the [[wp:X-Files|X-Files]] fandom. Maria Rocket and other fans on the message board of [[TRHQ]] applied the term to Jessie and James. Other names for the pairing, such as "Queershipping," were coined by others. | ||
The RocketShipping fandom has seen some changes over the years. In the past, there was only one kind of RocketShipper- the one who thought that Jessie and James were attracted to each other and would eventually become a full-fledged couple. Many believed that a confession of love could come at any time. At the time, supporters claimed to have found a multitude of RocketShippy hints. The situation grew more intense when a member of TRHQ came across an untranslated graphic novel in a bookstore. Upon first glance, it appeared to be simply the last volume of [[Toshihiro Ono|Toshihiro Ono's]] [[Electric Tale of Pikachu]] manga, which was in the process of being released in the United States. However, inside the book was something that changed the face of the fandom. Inside the epilogue were two important scenes: one was James confessing his love to Jessie; the other was a full-page illustration in which Jessie and James were married and Jessie with child. Most importantly of all, this was all official and approved by [[Nintendo]]. The RocketShipping fan community went crazy. It finally had its "undeniable" proof. It was only a matter of time before something similar happened in the TV anime series. | The RocketShipping fandom has seen some changes over the years. In the past, there was only one kind of RocketShipper- the one who thought that Jessie and James were attracted to each other and would eventually become a full-fledged couple. Many believed that a confession of love could come at any time. At the time, supporters claimed to have found a multitude of RocketShippy hints. The situation grew more intense when a member of TRHQ came across an untranslated graphic novel in a bookstore. Upon first glance, it appeared to be simply the last volume of [[Toshihiro Ono|Toshihiro Ono's]] ''[[Electric Tale of Pikachu]]'' manga, which was in the process of being released in the United States. However, inside the book was something that changed the face of the fandom. Inside the epilogue were two important scenes: one was James confessing his love to Jessie; the other was a full-page illustration in which Jessie and James were married and Jessie with child. Most importantly of all, this was all official and approved by [[Nintendo]]. The RocketShipping fan community went crazy. It finally had its "undeniable" proof. It was only a matter of time before something similar happened in the TV anime series. | ||
Eventually, the famous manga was translated and released in the United States, and RocketShippers rejoiced now that they could hold the evidence in their own hands. Around the same time, a website named [[Pokemopolis]] was getting attention for rebutting the "evidence" found in the manga. They reasoned that the Pokémon manga and anime were two very different worlds, and events happening in one wouldn't necessarily happen in the other. This angered RocketShippers, and many flamed and attacked Pokemopolis for its statements. | Eventually, the famous manga was translated and released in the United States, and RocketShippers rejoiced now that they could hold the evidence in their own hands. Around the same time, a website named [[Pokemopolis]] was getting attention for rebutting the "evidence" found in the manga. They reasoned that the Pokémon manga and anime were two very different worlds, and events happening in one wouldn't necessarily happen in the other. This angered RocketShippers, and many flamed and attacked Pokemopolis for its statements. | ||