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The peak of Pokémon's popularity has left its mark on popular culture. Due to its prominence as the mascot of the franchise, these references frequently feature {{p|Pikachu}} in some form. | The peak of Pokémon's popularity has left its mark on popular culture. Due to its prominence as the mascot of the franchise, these references frequently feature {{p|Pikachu}} in some form. | ||
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* The {{wp|South Park}} episode ''{{wp|Chinpokomon}}'' parodies Pokémon and fad culture in general. The line of toys have additionally made cameos in many subsequent episodes.During the episode Kenny dies of an epileptic | * The {{wp|South Park}} episode ''{{wp|Chinpokomon}}'' parodies Pokémon and fad culture in general. The line of toys have additionally made cameos in many subsequent episodes.During the episode Kenny dies of an epileptic seizure as a reference to [[EP038]]. | ||
* {{wp|Ling-Ling}}, one of the main characters of {{wp|Drawn Together}} is a direct spoof of Pikachu. | * {{wp|Ling-Ling}}, one of the main characters of {{wp|Drawn Together}} is a direct spoof of Pikachu. | ||
* In an episode of {{wp|Jackie Chan Adventures}}, a franchise called "Gnomekop" appears, which is, minus the "G", Pokémon spelled backwards. It also uses the slogan "Gotta collect 'em all", similar to Pokémon's [[Gotta Catch 'em All!]] | * In an episode of {{wp|Jackie Chan Adventures}}, a franchise called "Gnomekop" appears, which is, minus the "G", Pokémon spelled backwards. It also uses the slogan "Gotta collect 'em all", similar to Pokémon's [[Gotta Catch 'em All!]] | ||
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*{{wp|Homestar Runner}} featured a Pikachu in one of their toons titled "[http://www.homestarrunner.com/cheatvideo.html The Cheat Theme Song]," starring a character who seems to be based off of Pikachu called "[http://www.homestarrunner.com/vcr_cheat.html The Cheat]." | *{{wp|Homestar Runner}} featured a Pikachu in one of their toons titled "[http://www.homestarrunner.com/cheatvideo.html The Cheat Theme Song]," starring a character who seems to be based off of Pikachu called "[http://www.homestarrunner.com/vcr_cheat.html The Cheat]." | ||
* A {{wp|Johnny Test}} episode featured Tinymon, with a Tinydex, boxes that capture creatures, and a character named [[Ash Ketchum|Blast Ketchup]]. | * A {{wp|Johnny Test}} episode featured Tinymon, with a Tinydex, boxes that capture creatures, and a character named [[Ash Ketchum|Blast Ketchup]]. | ||
*A episode of {{wp|The Grim Adventures of Billy and Mandy}} had a trading card game called Hoke mon. When Grim made the cards real the event caused destruction of the city. | *A episode of {{wp|The Grim Adventures of Billy and Mandy}} had a trading card game called Hoke mon. When Grim made the cards real, the event caused destruction of the city. | ||
==External Links== | ==External Links== | ||
*[http://ca.youtube.com/watch?v=ur2JIqI2qBo&fmt=18 Chinpokomon Clip] | *[http://ca.youtube.com/watch?v=ur2JIqI2qBo&fmt=18 Chinpokomon Clip] | ||