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==Trivia== | ==Trivia== | ||
[[File:EP033 Error.png|thumb|200px|right|Squirtle's missing belly lines]] | [[File:EP033 Error.png|thumb|200px|right|Squirtle's missing belly lines]] | ||
* Although | * Although Ponyta's height is {{tt|3'03"|1m}} (probably measured like regular horses are, at the shoulder) in the games, the one featured in this episode [[Size discrepancies in the Pokémon anime|appears much taller]]. This was likely done to make it appear large enough to be ridden by a person. | ||
* The Laramie family's name may be a reference to {{wp|Fort Laramie National Historic Site|Fort Laramie}}. | * The Laramie family's name may be a reference to {{wp|Fort Laramie National Historic Site|Fort Laramie}}. The name is unchanged from the Japanese version of the episode. | ||
* It is shown that Ponyta can directly control their flames: they will only burn riders that Ponyta does not trust. | * It is shown that Ponyta can directly control their flames: they will only burn riders that Ponyta does not trust. | ||
* The race's rules state that a Pokémon must be used to compete. While not exactly the same, this ruling is similar to the bike race featured in the [[Pokémon Adventures]] chapter, ''[[PS012|Wake | * The race's rules state that a Pokémon must be used to compete. While not exactly the same, this ruling is similar to the bike race featured in the [[Pokémon Adventures]] chapter, ''[[PS012|Wake Up—You’re Snorlax!]]'' in which Pokémon can also be used. | ||
* Although the Pokémon race should have a human rider riding a Pokémon, {{AP|Pikachu}} is shown riding {{AP|Squirtle}}. This is most likely for humor. | * Although the Pokémon race should have a human rider riding a Pokémon, {{AP|Pikachu}} is shown riding {{AP|Squirtle}}. This is most likely for humor. | ||
* With 18.6 million viewers in Japan, this episode had the highest rating of any episode in the entire anime. | * With 18.6 million viewers in Japan, this episode had the highest rating of any episode in the entire anime. | ||
* This episode is featured on the ''Volume 2: Fire'' copy of [[Pokémon Elements]]. | * This episode is featured on the ''Volume 2: Fire'' copy of [[Pokémon Elements]]. | ||
* | * During a scene in which Team Rocket is talking to Dario, {{wp|dollar}} ($), {{wp|Cifrão}}, and {{wp|Japanese yen}} (¥) signs appear behind James instead of the Pokémon Dollar ({{PDollar}}) signs used in the localized games. | ||
* The English name of this episode is similar to the [[Pokéathlon]], a Pokémon competition introduced in HeartGold and SoulSilver. However, the two have different Japanese names and are unrelated. | * The English name of this episode is similar to the [[Pokéathlon]], a Pokémon competition introduced in HeartGold and SoulSilver. However, the two have different Japanese names and are unrelated. | ||
===Errors=== | ===Errors=== | ||
[[File:EP033 Error 2.png|thumb|200px|right|The evolution error]] | [[File:EP033 Error 2.png|thumb|200px|right|The evolution error]] | ||
* At the beginning and the end of the episode, the Narrator states that they are in the Safari Zone. However, they are on the Laramie Ranch, part of the Pokémon Reserve. This is probably because the | * At the beginning and the end of the episode, the Narrator states that they are in the Safari Zone. However, they are on the Laramie Ranch, part of the Pokémon Reserve. This is probably because the actual Safari Zone episode, ''[[EP035|The Legend of Dratini]]'', was skipped in the dub. | ||
* A Trainer is shown in the starting line riding a {{p|Nidorino}}, but after {{p|Tauros}} is hit by Team Rocket with a slingshot, the same Trainer appears riding a {{p|Nidorina}} being hit by the Tauros. | * A Trainer is shown in the starting line riding a {{p|Nidorino}}, but after {{p|Tauros}} is hit by Team Rocket with a slingshot, the same Trainer appears riding a {{p|Nidorina}} being hit by the Tauros. | ||
* | * After {{p|Electrode}} explodes in the English dub, {{AP|Squirtle}} says "Zeni Zeni!" as it runs up to {{Ash}} with {{AP|Pikachu}}, a line that went mistakenly undubbed. Also, right before {{TP|James|Weezing}} uses its {{m|Smog}} attack on {{p|Ponyta}}, its Japanese voice can be heard. | ||
** Incidentally, as the dub retains the insert song ''[[Pokémon Ondo]]'', {{p|Koffing}}'s Japanese voice can also be heard. | ** Incidentally, as the dub retains the insert song ''[[Pokémon Ondo]]'', {{p|Koffing}}'s Japanese voice can also be heard. | ||
* When Misty tells Ash to continue on with the race, the lines on Squirtle's stomach are missing. | * When Misty tells Ash to continue on with the race, the lines on Squirtle's stomach are missing. | ||
* As Ponyta begins to evolve, Ash begins glowing as well and isn't visible until the Pokémon finishes evolving into Rapidash. | * As Ponyta begins to evolve, Ash begins glowing as well and isn't visible until the Pokémon finishes evolving into Rapidash. | ||
* The finish line's banner reads "GOOL", likely a misspelling of "GOAL." <!-- image of this needed | * The finish line's banner reads "GOOL", likely a misspelling of "GOAL." <!-- image of this needed --> | ||
* | * After Lara calls Ash a great Pokémon Trainer, he has no shoes while the camera zooms out. | ||
===Dub edits=== | ===Dub edits=== |
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