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Dondozo (Pokémon): Difference between revisions
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===Origin=== | ===Origin=== | ||
Dondozo seems to be based on a {{wp|catfish}}, such the {{wp|wels catfish}} that is native to Europe and was introduced to Spain. Dondozo may also be based on a {{wp|sushi}} chef, considering its relationship with {{p|Tatsugiri}} and the frills on its head which resemble a bandana or headband commonly worn as part of a sushi chef's uniform. | Dondozo seems to be based on a {{wp|catfish}}, such the {{wp|wels catfish}} that is native to Europe and was introduced to Spain. Dondozo may also be based on a {{wp|sushi}} chef, considering its relationship with {{p|Tatsugiri}} and the frills on its head which resemble a bandana or headband commonly worn as part of a sushi chef's uniform. Dondozo's face also somewhat resembles that of a {{wp|smooth-head blobfish}}. | ||
Dondozo keeping Tatsugiri inside its mouth may be a reference to {{wp|Mouthbrooder|mouth-brooding}}, a parenting style performed by some species of catfish where the parent fish will keep their offspring safe by holding them inside their mouth. | Dondozo keeping Tatsugiri inside its mouth may be a reference to {{wp|Mouthbrooder|mouth-brooding}}, a parenting style performed by some species of catfish where the parent fish will keep their offspring safe by holding them inside their mouth. | ||