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===Origin=== | ===Origin=== | ||
{{Bulbanews|On the Origin of Species: Jynx}} | {{Bulbanews|On the Origin of Species: Jynx}} | ||
What Jynx is based on is a controversial topic within the fandom, although common interpretations are a Nordic or a Viking woman (possibly {{wp|Hel (goddess)|Hel}}, goddess of the underworld), or ガングロ ''{{wp|ganguro}}'', ''face-black''. Also, the fact that Jynx are depicted as Santa's helpers in the anime can possibly mean that Jynx is based on {{wp|Zwarte Piet}}. Jynx also has the traits of a female opera singer, especially the iconic cartoon depiction of the {{wp|It ain't over 'til the fat lady sings| fat lady}}; it should also be noted that in {{wp|Pokémon Snap}} and the third generation sprites depict her singing, especially the Emerald sprite that animates her singing a high note. Jynx may also have origins in the Japanese spirits known as {{wp|Yuki-onna}}, who lack feet, akin to Jynx's feet being covered by her dress, and {{wp|Yama Uba}}, which is described as always wearing a tattered red kimono, having whitish-blonde hair, | What Jynx is based on is a controversial topic within the fandom, although common interpretations are a Nordic or a Viking woman (possibly {{wp|Hel (goddess)|Hel}}, goddess of the underworld), or ガングロ ''{{wp|ganguro}}'', ''face-black''. Also, the fact that Jynx are depicted as Santa's helpers in the anime can possibly mean that Jynx is based on {{wp|Zwarte Piet}}. Jynx also has the traits of a female opera singer, especially the iconic cartoon depiction of the {{wp|It ain't over 'til the fat lady sings| fat lady}}; it should also be noted that in {{wp|Pokémon Snap}} and the third generation sprites depict her singing, especially the Emerald sprite that animates her singing a high note. Jynx may also have origins in the Japanese spirits known as {{wp|Yuki-onna}}, who lack feet, akin to Jynx's feet being covered by her dress, and {{wp|Yama Uba}}, which is described as always wearing a tattered red kimono, having whitish-blonde hair, control over snow, dark-colored skin, and large lips, traits which are evident in Jynx. | ||
Her revised coloring may be based on purple discoloration of the skin, a common symptom of {{wp|frostbite}}. This fits with Jynx's {{t|Ice}} typing, and how it is found in very cold places. | Her revised coloring may be based on purple discoloration of the skin, a common symptom of {{wp|frostbite}}. This fits with Jynx's {{t|Ice}} typing, and how it is found in very cold places. | ||