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It may be based on the late Japanese comedian 林家三平 ''{{wp|Sanpei Hayashiya}}'', who was famous for repeatedly touching his hand to his forehead while saying one of his trademark lines, そうなんす、奥さん ''sō nansu, okusan'', "That's the way it is, ma'am." | It may be based on the late Japanese comedian 林家三平 ''{{wp|Sanpei Hayashiya}}'', who was famous for repeatedly touching his hand to his forehead while saying one of his trademark lines, そうなんす、奥さん ''sō nansu, okusan'', "That's the way it is, ma'am." | ||
In addition, its form and available moves may be based on a {{wp|punching bag}}; that is, when it is hit, it bounces back. | In addition, its form and available moves may be based on a {{wp|punching bag}}; that is, when it is hit, it bounces back. | ||
Alternatively, it may be based on the concept of {{wp|Karma}} as it can only cause damage if it is attacked first. | |||
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Wobbuffet's name is a combination of ''buffet'', as in to strike repeatedly, and ''wobble'', both references to its punching-bag shape. | Wobbuffet's name is a combination of ''buffet'', as in to strike repeatedly, and ''wobble'', both references to its punching-bag shape. | ||