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==Other references== | ==Other references== | ||
* In {{wp|List of The Simpsons comics|''The Simpsons'' Comics}}, there is a story called ''An Anime Among Us'', in which Bart has a dream sequence which contains numerous references to Japanese traditional and popular culture, including anime such as ''{{wp|Sailor Moon}}'' and Pokémon. The most prominent references to Pokémon are Bart dressed like [[Ash Ketchum]], a Pocket Goblins (Pockegob) Trainer, and {{wp|Santa's Little Helper}} is a reference to Pikachu (Santa-choo). Bart fights against a trio from "Team Sprocket", with {{wp|Bart's Girlfriend|Jessica Lovejoy}} appearing as [[Jessie]], {{wp|Nelson Muntz}} appearing as [[James]], and {{wp|Martin Prince}} in a {{MTR}} costume (Cat Scratch-eth). This story is available in Bart Simpson Comics issue #12 as well as the collection book ''Big Bratty Book of Bart Simpson''. | * In {{wp|List of The Simpsons comics|''The Simpsons'' Comics}}, there is a story called ''An Anime Among Us'', in which Bart has a dream sequence which contains numerous references to Japanese traditional and popular culture, including anime such as ''{{wp|Sailor Moon}}'' and Pokémon. The most prominent references to Pokémon are Bart dressed like [[Ash Ketchum]], a Pocket Goblins (Pockegob) Trainer, and {{wp|Santa's Little Helper}} is a reference to Pikachu (Santa-choo). Bart fights against a trio from "Team Sprocket", with {{wp|Bart's Girlfriend|Jessica Lovejoy}} appearing as [[Jessie]], {{wp|Nelson Muntz}} appearing as [[James]], and {{wp|Martin Prince}} in a {{MTR}} costume (Cat Scratch-eth). This story is available in Bart Simpson Comics issue #12 as well as the collection book ''Big Bratty Book of Bart Simpson''. | ||
* In ''The Simpsons'' Comics story called ''Destroy All Manga!'', many references to various | * In ''The Simpsons'' Comics story called ''Destroy All Manga!'', many references to various manga and anime are made, including ''{{wp|Dragon Ball}}'', ''{{wp|Sailor Moon}}'', and Pokémon. A series called "Porkymen" features many Pokémon-like creatures, including "Pikkanoze", a creature which shares striking resemblance with Pikachu. Also creatures similar to {{p|Venusaur}}, {{p|Onix}}, {{p|Blastoise}}, {{p|Geodude}} and {{p|Gengar}} are shown. When Porkymen are chasing {{wp|In Marge We Trust|Mr. Sparkle}}, Pikkanoze says, "Catch Mr. Sparkle, my Porkymen comrades! [[Gotta catch 'em all!|Catch him all!!!]]" When Mr. Sparkle encases Porkymen in soap bubbles, Pikkanoze says that it's "[[Poké Ball|somewhat familiar]]". This story is available in Simpsons Comics issue #45 as well as the collection book ''Simpsons Comics Unchained''. | ||
* In ''The Simpsons'' Comics story called ''All's Veldt That Ends Veldt!'', Maggie watches | * In ''The Simpsons'' Comics story called ''All's Veldt That Ends Veldt!'', Maggie watches the aforementionned "Porkymen", which is shown to use a Pokémon-like slogan "Gotta catch 'em all!". When Maggie watches the show, Pikkanoze's eyes release rapidly flashing light, causing Maggie to become hypnotized. This is obviously a reference to the infamous "[[EP038|seizure episode]]". This story is available in Bart Simpson Comics issue #7 as well as the collection book ''Big Bad Book of Bart Simpson''. | ||
* In ''The Simpsons'' Comics story called '' Day of the Nerd'', {{wp|Comic Book Guy}} dresses up like an anime character, using XL contact lenses to make his eyes seem like anime eyes, black laser lights to create himself speed stripes whenever he moves quickly, and a {{DL|List of Pokémon by color|yellow}} cat he calls, "Comicachu", an obvious reference to Pikachu. This story is available in Simpsons Comics issue #73 as well as the collection book ''Simpsons Comics Beach Blanket Bongo''. | * In ''The Simpsons'' Comics story called ''Day of the Nerd'', {{wp|Comic Book Guy}} dresses up like an anime character, using XL contact lenses to make his eyes seem like anime eyes, black laser lights to create himself speed stripes whenever he moves quickly, and a {{DL|List of Pokémon by color|yellow}} cat he calls, "Comicachu", an obvious reference to Pikachu. This story is available in Simpsons Comics issue #73 as well as the collection book ''Simpsons Comics Beach Blanket Bongo''. | ||
* In 2008, Japanese researchers discovered a new protein which helps carry electrical impulses from the eyes to the brain and named it {{wp|Pikachurin}}. According to the researchers, the decision was based on both Pokémon and protein possessing "lightning-fast moves and shocking electric effects". | * In 2008, Japanese researchers discovered a new protein which helps carry electrical impulses from the eyes to the brain and named it {{wp|Pikachurin}}. According to the researchers, the decision was based on both Pokémon and protein possessing "lightning-fast moves and shocking electric effects". | ||
* {{wp|Zbtb7}}, a gene that discovered by a geneticist from the Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center (MSKCC) in New York City, was originally named "Pokemon", stands for "POK erythroid myeloid ontogenic factor". | * {{wp|Zbtb7}}, a gene that discovered by a geneticist from the Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center (MSKCC) in New York City, was originally named "Pokemon", stands for "POK erythroid myeloid ontogenic factor". | ||
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* During the ''{{wp|Hetalia: Axis Powers}}'' 2011 Christmas event, Ladonia was passing the time playing Pokémon on his [[Game Boy]] and stated his favorite Pokémon was {{p|Stunfisk}} in his rushed introduction to Denmark.<ref>[http://www.hetarchive.net/scanlations/xmas2011/2011_12_5.php Hetalia 2011 Christmas Event, page 5]</ref> | * During the ''{{wp|Hetalia: Axis Powers}}'' 2011 Christmas event, Ladonia was passing the time playing Pokémon on his [[Game Boy]] and stated his favorite Pokémon was {{p|Stunfisk}} in his rushed introduction to Denmark.<ref>[http://www.hetarchive.net/scanlations/xmas2011/2011_12_5.php Hetalia 2011 Christmas Event, page 5]</ref> | ||
* One of the screensavers included in {{wp|XScreenSaver}} is called "JigglyPuff" ''(sic)''.<ref>[http://www.jwz.org/xscreensaver/screenshots/ XScreenSaver: Screenshots]</ref> | * One of the screensavers included in {{wp|XScreenSaver}} is called "JigglyPuff" ''(sic)''.<ref>[http://www.jwz.org/xscreensaver/screenshots/ XScreenSaver: Screenshots]</ref> | ||
* In Volume 5 of the {{wp|Sword Art Online}} light novel series, when discussing possible ways for someone to shoot a bullet in virtual reality and kill someone else in real life, Kirito mentions an instance in which animation effects in an [[EP038|episode]] of [[Pokémon anime|a certain anime]] caused children across Japan to become sick. | * In Volume 5 of the ''{{wp|Sword Art Online}}'' light novel series, when discussing possible ways for someone to shoot a bullet in virtual reality and kill someone else in real life, Kirito mentions an instance in which animation effects in an [[EP038|episode]] of [[Pokémon anime|a certain anime]] caused children across Japan to become sick.<ref>[http://www.baka-tsuki.org/project/index.php?title=Sword_Art_Online:Volume_5_Chapter_1 ''Sword Art Online'' Volume 5 - Chapter 1] | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||