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===Origin=== | ===Origin=== | ||
Beheeyem is based on {{wp|grey alien|greys}}, one of the more popular kinds of {{wp|extraterrestrial life|alien}}. Judging from {{p|Elgyem}}'s Pokédex entry, it and its evolution may also be based on the {{wp|Area 51}} {{wp|Area 51#UFO and other conspiracy theories concerning Area 51|alien conspiracies}} or the {{wp|Roswell UFO incident|Roswell incident}}. Additionally, Beheeyem's design resembles a person wearing a hat and trenchcoat and is likely based on stereotypical spies, shady figures, {{wp|Men in Black |"Men in Black"}}, or government agents in connection with alien sightings. The colored dots on its hands resemble the colorful faces of the invaders in the {{wp|The War of the Worlds (1953 film)|1953 ''War of the Worlds'' film}}; the aliens in the film had green, blue and red dots just like Beheeyem's {{Shiny}} coloration. Its | Beheeyem is based on {{wp|grey alien|greys}}, one of the more popular kinds of {{wp|extraterrestrial life|alien}}. Judging from {{p|Elgyem}}'s Pokédex entry, it and its evolution may also be based on the {{wp|Area 51}} {{wp|Area 51#UFO and other conspiracy theories concerning Area 51|alien conspiracies}} or the {{wp|Roswell UFO incident|Roswell incident}}. Additionally, Beheeyem's design resembles a person wearing a hat and trenchcoat and is likely based on stereotypical spies, shady figures, {{wp|Men in Black |"Men in Black"}}, or government agents in connection with alien sightings. The colored dots on its hands resemble the colorful faces of the invaders in the {{wp|The War of the Worlds (1953 film)|1953 ''War of the Worlds'' film}}; the aliens in the film had green, blue and red dots just like Beheeyem's {{Shiny}} coloration. Its rock-like design may reference Japanese ''{{wp|Dogū}}'' statues, which have often been confused for alien artifacts. Considering its species names, physical appearance, and powers, it may also be based on a brain. | ||
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