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==Trivia== | ==Trivia== | ||
* Simisage and its pre-evolution are the only non-starter Pokémon | * Simisage and its pre-evolution are the only non-[[starter Pokémon]] that can have {{a|Overgrow}} as a legally obtainable [[Ability]]; in this case, as a Hidden Ability. | ||
===Origin=== | ===Origin=== | ||
Simisage appears to be based on a {{wp|monkey}} and a {{wp|tree}}; the fact that it is based on both may mean that it might be based on the legends of {{wp|Monkey tree phenomenon|monkey trees}} or possibly a visual pun on {{wp|Colobinae|leaf monkeys}}. | Simisage appears to be based on a {{wp|monkey}} and a {{wp|tree}}; the fact that it is based on both may mean that it might be based on the legends of {{wp|Monkey tree phenomenon|monkey trees}} or possibly a visual pun on {{wp|Colobinae|leaf monkeys}}. | ||
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Its hairstyle may have been inspired by the ''{{wp|bōsōzoku}}'' or {{wp|Yankee#In other countries|yankee}} subculture. This pompadour-like hair, common in the 50s, contrasts with the hippy-like hairstyle of {{p|Simipour}}, common in the late 60s and the 70s. | Its hairstyle may have been inspired by the ''{{wp|bōsōzoku}}'' or {{wp|Yankee#In other countries|yankee}} subculture. This pompadour-like hair, common in the 50s, contrasts with the hippy-like hairstyle of {{p|Simipour}}, common in the late 60s and the 70s. | ||
Its two contemporaries seem to be inspired by the {{wp|three wise monkeys}} motif; {{p|Simisear}} has a connection to "hear no evil", and Simipour to "see no evil". However, there is no obvious connection between Simisage's appearance and the third, "speak no evil". | |||
====Name origin==== | ====Name origin==== | ||
Simisage may be a combination of ''{{wp|simian}}'' and ''{{wp|Salvia officinalis|sage}}''. Sage can also refer to a wise person, relating to the "{{wp|three wise monkeys}}" motif of the [[elemental monkeys]]. | Simisage may be a combination of ''{{wp|simian}}'' and ''{{wp|Salvia officinalis|sage}}'' (an herb). ''Sage'' can also refer to a wise person, relating to the "{{wp|three wise monkeys}}" motif of the [[elemental monkeys]]. | ||
Yanakkie may be a combination of 柳 ''yanagi'' ({{wp|willow}}), 野菜 ''yasai'' (vegetables), 菜 ''na'' (greens), ''{{wp|monkey}}'', and possibly ヤンキー ''yankee'' (delinquent youth). | Yanakkie may be a combination of 柳 ''yanagi'' ({{wp|willow}}), 野菜 ''yasai'' (vegetables), 菜 ''na'' (greens), ''{{wp|monkey}}'', and possibly ヤンキー ''yankee'' (delinquent youth). | ||