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==Trivia== | ==Trivia== | ||
*No Pokémon have the same [[List of Pokémon with unique type combinations|type combination]] as Jynx and its pre- | * No Pokémon have the same [[List of Pokémon with unique type combinations|type combination]] as Jynx and its pre-evolved form. | ||
* As its Pokédex entries state that Jynx speaks an incomprehensible language, the player, as a Pokémon, cannot understand anything it says in the {{pkmn|Mystery Dungeon series}}. | * As its [[Pokédex]] entries state that Jynx speaks an incomprehensible language, the {{player}}, as a Pokémon, cannot understand anything it says in the {{pkmn|Mystery Dungeon series}}. | ||
* A [[Capsule Monsters]] [[Media:Capsule Monsters Buhi.jpg|concept sketch]] depicts an unused Pokémon design with the same Pokédex number as Jynx. | * A [[Capsule Monsters]] [[Media:Capsule Monsters Buhi.jpg|concept sketch]] depicts an unused Pokémon design with the same Pokédex number as Jynx. | ||
* Jynx has the longest [[cry]] of any Pokémon, lasting 2.238 seconds. | * Jynx has the longest [[cry]] of any Pokémon, lasting 2.238 seconds. | ||
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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 ( | 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 (being)|Hel}}, goddess of the underworld), or ''{{wp|ganguro}}'' (face-black). Also, the fact that Jynx are depicted as Santa's helpers in the anime may reference the folklore character {{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 till the fat lady sings|fat lady}}; {{g|Snap}} and its third generation sprites depict it singing, especially the Emerald sprite that animates it 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 its dress. | Jynx also has the traits of a female opera singer, especially the iconic cartoon depiction of the {{wp|It ain't over till the fat lady sings|fat lady}}; {{g|Snap}} and its third generation sprites depict it singing, especially the {{v2|Emerald}} sprite that animates it 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 its dress. | ||
It may also be based on {{wp|Yama-uba}} (also called Yamanba), a {{wp|yōkai}} 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. "Yamanba" is also a slang for the extreme end of ganguro fashion, which involves bleached hair, artificial tanning, and heavy applying of brightly-colored lipstick. | It may also be based on {{wp|Yama-uba}} (also called Yamanba), a ''{{wp|yōkai}}'' 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. "Yamanba" is also a slang for the extreme end of ganguro fashion, which involves bleached hair, artificial tanning, and heavy applying of brightly-colored lipstick. | ||
Its revised coloring may be based on purple discoloration of the skin, a common symptom of {{wp|frostbite}}. This fits with Jynx's {{t|Ice}} type and how it is found in very cold places. | Its revised coloring may be based on purple discoloration of the skin, a common symptom of {{wp|frostbite}}. This fits with Jynx's {{t|Ice}} type and how it is found in very cold places. | ||