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===Origin=== | ===Origin=== | ||
Rillaboom appears be based on a {{wp|gorilla}} with elements from {{wp|drummer}}s, most notably ''{{wp|Taiko}}'' drummers. Its behavior may reference the fact that gorillas {{wp|Drum#Animal drumming|make drumming sounds}} by beating their chests to show {{wp|Social dominance theory|social dominance}}. This combined with Rillaboom's Grass typing may take inspiration from the belief that music stimulates plant growth. Rillaboom's size and ape-like appearance may also be partially influenced by the extinct ''{{wp|Gigantopithecus}}'', a prehistoric genus of apes. | Rillaboom appears be based on a {{wp|gorilla}} with elements from {{wp|drummer}}s, most notably ''{{wp|Taiko}}'' drummers. Its behavior may reference the fact that gorillas {{wp|Drum#Animal drumming|make drumming sounds}} by beating their chests to show {{wp|Social dominance theory|social dominance}}. This combined with Rillaboom's Grass typing may take inspiration from the belief that music stimulates plant growth. Rillaboom's size and ape-like appearance may also be partially influenced by the extinct ''{{wp|Gigantopithecus}}'', a prehistoric genus of apes. | ||
Rillaboom's [[Gigantamax]] form appears to draw inspiration from modern {{wp|rock music|rock}} drummers. | Rillaboom's [[Gigantamax]] form appears to draw inspiration from modern {{wp|rock music|rock}} drummers. | ||