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'''Pokemopolis''', or previously '''Pokémon, Pokémon''', is a fan site initially maintained by ''Dodgemaster Tim'', ''Dodgemaster Lex'' and ''Dodgemaster Brandon''. It is popular for being one of the few openly satirical Pokémon fansites that was able to maintain a wide degree of popularity, having reached over 400,000 hits. | '''Pokemopolis''', or previously '''Pokémon, Pokémon''', is a fan site initially maintained by ''Dodgemaster Tim'', ''Dodgemaster Lex'' and ''Dodgemaster Brandon''. It is popular for being one of the few openly satirical Pokémon fansites that was able to maintain a wide degree of popularity, having reached over 400,000 hits. | ||
On April 13, 2014, Dodgemaster Tim announced that the forums would be closing at the end of | On April 13, 2014, Dodgemaster Tim announced that the forums would be closing at the end of the month, with the website closing down completely in October 2018. The site itself is still operational, but no updates are forthcoming. | ||
==Ethos== | ==Ethos== | ||
The site is dedicated to the proposition that "Pokémon is NOT a children's cartoon." It is well known for its detailed and humorous {{pkmn|anime}} episode guides, contests, anti-[[RocketShipping]] stance - a running theme being that [[James]] of [[Team Rocket]] is a gay character - dislike of [[Ritchie]] and [[Todd Snap]], and its promotion of {{p|Koffing}} as a Pokémon. | The site is dedicated to the proposition that "Pokémon is NOT a children's cartoon." It is well known for its detailed and humorous {{pkmn|anime}} episode guides, contests, anti-[[RocketShipping]] stance - a running theme being that [[James]] of [[Team Rocket]] is a gay character - dislike of [[Ritchie]] and [[Todd Snap]], and its promotion of {{p|Koffing}} as a Pokémon. | ||
Generally speaking, most of the humour is innuendo and parody that might not be suitable for very young children; the site is geared more towards teenage and adult fans. Their slogan is "Not Dirty, Just Dodgy!". | Generally speaking, most of the humour is innuendo and parody that might not be suitable for very young children; the site is geared more towards teenage and adult fans. Their slogan is "Not Dirty, Just Dodgy!". | ||
== History == | ==History== | ||
Pokemopolis was originally a generic Pokémon fansite named "Pokémon, Pokémon" run by Dodgemaster Brandon. Pageviews remained low when it was a generic site and Dodgemaster Brandon turned the site over to Dodgemaster Tim and Dodgemaster Lex, two friends who were introduced to Pokémon by Brandon. They began to pick up on alleged innuendo present in the [[Pokémon anime|anime]], they decided to change the format of the site to one that explored the "dodgyness" and other camp elements of the show. As a result the modern incarnation of Pokemopolis was born. | Pokemopolis was originally a generic Pokémon fansite named "Pokémon, Pokémon" run by Dodgemaster Brandon. Pageviews remained low when it was a generic site and Dodgemaster Brandon turned the site over to Dodgemaster Tim and Dodgemaster Lex, two friends who were introduced to Pokémon by Brandon. They began to pick up on alleged innuendo present in the [[Pokémon anime|anime]], they decided to change the format of the site to one that explored the "dodgyness" and other camp elements of the show. As a result the modern incarnation of Pokemopolis was born. | ||
Over time pageviews and popularity increased. In mid- to late- 2003, the number of active forum users rivalled those of much more well-known Pokémon websites. As a result, Lex and Brandon worked on a revamp of the site, moving it to a domain at pokemopolis.net, while Tim started to work on updates himself, writing more articles and adding to his popular episode guide. | Over time pageviews and popularity increased. In mid- to late- 2003, the number of active forum users rivalled those of much more well-known Pokémon websites. As a result, Lex and Brandon worked on a revamp of the site, moving it to a domain at pokemopolis.net, while Tim started to work on updates himself, writing more articles and adding to his popular episode guide. | ||
== Site == | ==Site== | ||
The site originally contained many subsections, including fanworks (fan art and fanfics by all three Dodgemasters and site visitors nicknamed Dodgers), anti-RocketShipping claims, quizzes, contests, articles, and even a forum. Following the 2003 revamp, some articles were added or removed; in April 2014, most of the site was removed in preparation for its closure. Currently remaining on the site are: | The site originally contained many subsections, including fanworks (fan art and fanfics by all three Dodgemasters and site visitors nicknamed Dodgers), anti-RocketShipping claims, quizzes, contests, articles, and even a forum. Following the 2003 revamp, some articles were added or removed; in April 2014, most of the site was removed in preparation for its closure. Currently remaining on the site are: | ||
=== Episode Guide === | ===Episode Guide=== | ||
The episode guide is largely written by Tim, with occasional contributions by Lex and Brandon; it focuses on each episode of the anime in turn. Each episode is given a Pokemopolis-specific title; these titles usually refer to dodgy material with the correct English title underneath. | The episode guide is largely written by Tim, with occasional contributions by Lex and Brandon; it focuses on each episode of the anime in turn. Each episode is given a Pokemopolis-specific title; these titles usually refer to dodgy material with the correct English title underneath. | ||
In addition to a synopsis of the episode with dodgy revelations, each episode has its original Japanese title, a dodgyness rating (out of five), an animation rating (out of five), 'Team Rocketness', the story, a dodgy synopsis, and a 'moral learnt' section. Some earlier episodes add a 'highlight' in place of the moral. | In addition to a synopsis of the episode with dodgy revelations, each episode has its original Japanese title, a dodgyness rating (out of five), an animation rating (out of five), 'Team Rocketness', the story, a dodgy synopsis, and a 'moral learnt' section. Some earlier episodes add a 'highlight' in place of the moral. | ||
=== Forums === | ===Forums=== | ||
The forums were a feature that gained well over 500 members at their peak; as of 2014, they have been removed by Tim. A new forum, "Unofficial Pokemopolis Forum", has been set up for Dodgers to continue to commune and discuss the dodgy revelations of the continuing anime, although Tim has stated that this is not an official continuation of Pokemopolis. During it's time online, the Forum had four general sections, consisting of Pokemopolis, Pokémon, Everything Else, and Beyond Reality. | The forums were a feature that gained well over 500 members at their peak; as of 2014, they have been removed by Tim. A new forum, "Unofficial Pokemopolis Forum", has been set up for Dodgers to continue to commune and discuss the dodgy revelations of the continuing anime, although Tim has stated that this is not an official continuation of Pokemopolis. During it's time online, the Forum had four general sections, consisting of Pokemopolis, Pokémon, Everything Else, and Beyond Reality. | ||
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==External links== | ==External links== | ||
*[http://www.pokemopolis.com Pokemopolis] | * [http://www.pokemopolis.com Pokemopolis] | ||
{{Project Fandom notice}} | {{Project Fandom notice}} | ||
[[Category:Fan sites]] | [[Category:Fan sites]] | ||