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There have been numerous '''controversies''' over events, images, names, and other themes stemming from [[Pokémon]]. This is likely due to the game's extreme popularity elicting a backlash from some members of society. | There have been numerous '''controversies''' over events, images, names, and other themes stemming from [[Pokémon]]. This is likely due to the game's extreme popularity elicting a backlash from some members of society. | ||
=Imagery, Religion, etc.= | |||
==Swastika Image== | ==Swastika Image== | ||
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They also claim that the word "'''Pokeman'''" is a phrase which means "'''I am Jewish'''" in Japanese. This is false. | They also claim that the word "'''Pokeman'''" is a phrase which means "'''I am Jewish'''" in Japanese. This is false. | ||
=Lawsuits= | |||
Various lawsuits have been filed against Nintendo and Game Freak regarding Pokémon or Pokémon characters. | |||
==Uri Geller== | |||
In November 2000, the Israeli psychic Uri Geller attempted to sue [[Nintendo]] for 100 million dollars, claiming that the Pokémon {{p|Kadabra}} was an unauthorized parody of himself. | |||
He is quoted as saying: "<i>Nintendo turned me into an evil, occult Pokémon character. Nintendo stole my identity by using my name and my signature image.</i>" | |||
.. Uri Geller lost the lawsuit.... | |||
==Gambling== | |||
A parents' group is suing manufacturers of collectible cards (including Nintendo and Wizard of the Coast) claiming that the collectible nature of randomly purchased cards constitutes illegal gambling. | |||
=="Pokémon Kills"== | |||
After their son choked to death on part of a Burger King plastic Pokémon toy, two parents set up a website entitled; "<b>Pokémon Kills</b>". | |||
As a reaction to this, Burger King voluntarily recalled the toys, exchanging them for food items. | |||
==External Links== | |||
*[http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/entertainment/1003454.stm BBC News - Geller sues Nintendo over Pokémon] | |||
*[http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/americas/581493.stm BBC News - Burger King in Pokémon recall] | |||