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Kimberly asserts that there is "ignorance and prejudice" surrounding a lot of Pokémon criticism. She claims that Pokémon was merely scapegoated because it was popular, comparing it to {{wp|Elvis Presley}} shaking his hips. | Kimberly asserts that there is "ignorance and prejudice" surrounding a lot of Pokémon criticism. She claims that Pokémon was merely scapegoated because it was popular, comparing it to {{wp|Elvis Presley}} shaking his hips. | ||
She specifically referred to two sources of public outrage. The first was the infant who choked on one of the [[1999 Burger King | She specifically referred to two sources of public outrage. The first was the infant who choked on one of the [[1999 Burger King promotional Pokémon toys]], claiming the parent should have taken more responsibility since the toy was clearly marked "For Ages 3 and up." The second topic she addresses is the infamous ''[[EP038|Electric Soldier Porygon]]'' episode, which was cancelled due to viewers having seizures as a result of the flashing effects. Kimberly asserts that any television show using the same visual effect would have gotten a similar result, and that it was merely an "unfortunate accident" that it happened to Pokémon. | ||
===For the Love of Pokémon...=== | ===For the Love of Pokémon...=== | ||