Political Correctness means "toning something down" so it doesn't "offend" others. Like how the US is trying to get "God" out of the anthem because atheists are complaining they don't believe in a God. I am not racist, but you don't see different toned characters in any other Pokemon series (except Brock). It's nice that that is happening, but they could have done better than Iris and that's what I meant by they should never do that again. Iris is very annoying and so is Cilian, so they have to do better than that next time. Pokemon is suppose to teach many lessons, but if they have to do it through poorly thought of characters like Cilian and Iris (especially if they're main characters), then Pokemon will lose many fans, and we don't want that happening.
Anyone keeping up with Pokemon Best Wishes?
- Thread starter Temari
- Start date
Political Correctness means "toning something down" so it doesn't "offend" others. Like how the US is trying to get "God" out of the anthem because atheists are complaining they don't believe in a God. I am not racist, but you don't see different toned characters in any other Pokemon series (except Brock). It's nice that that is happening, but they could have done better than Iris and that's what I meant by they should never do that again. Iris is very annoying and so is Cilian, so they have to do better than that next time. Pokemon is suppose to teach many lessons, but if they have to do it through poorly thought of characters like Cilian and Iris (especially if they're main characters), then Pokemon will lose many fans, and we don't want that happening.
Prof Gallows
Retired Staff
You guys, Pokemon doesn't take race into consideration. They just decide what a character is going to look like and go with it.
but since we're already down that road.
Brock isn't black. If anything, he's based on a common asian stereotype.
the only time he's ever had a darker toned skin is in the cartoons. All of his artwork for the games has him with a lighter toned skin.
As for Iris, compared to Lenora there is a huge difference. Then you have Marshal. I'm glad they added some darker toned characters to the games, but it really shouldn't spark any sort of controversial discussion. They are just because they are. There isn't any hidden meaning behind it.
Edit: As for the cartoons, the writers are going with what kids will watch and be stuck on. I completely agree that if I could have it my way I'd ditch Iris and whatever his name is for two better characters. But that's because I just can't stand those types of characters. But they did stick to Iris pretty well in the cartoon as they did in the game. She's just as loud and annoying in game as she is on tv. lol
You guys, Pokemon doesn't take race into consideration. They just decide what a character is going to look like and go with it.
but since we're already down that road.
Brock isn't black. If anything, he's based on a common asian stereotype.
the only time he's ever had a darker toned skin is in the cartoons. All of his artwork for the games has him with a lighter toned skin.
As for Iris, compared to Lenora there is a huge difference. Then you have Marshal. I'm glad they added some darker toned characters to the games, but it really shouldn't spark any sort of controversial discussion. They are just because they are. There isn't any hidden meaning behind it.
Edit: As for the cartoons, the writers are going with what kids will watch and be stuck on. I completely agree that if I could have it my way I'd ditch Iris and whatever his name is for two better characters. But that's because I just can't stand those types of characters. But they did stick to Iris pretty well in the cartoon as they did in the game. She's just as loud and annoying in game as she is on tv. lol
Lol, so true =D;; People are still watching Pokemon so why bother changing it.
was this comment really necessary?
So, what Pokemon do people want to see Iris and Cilan obtain
I personally wanted them to obtain more Pokemon, and only just found out that Iris will be obtaining
*spoiler* so I'm kinda excited by this
Serious haha?
i'm so happy she's gonna get one, I mean, I've been on a Pokemon forum tonight and they all seem to be pissed about her getting a "pseudo legendary" - "she had the chance to catch Deino..." - "why give her a Dragnoite? she wants to be a dragon master shouldn't she get a Dratini and raise it?"
Iris is my favorite character out of all seasons, her 3 Pokemon on her team atm are my favorite Unova Pokemon (which i didnt really like until she had them haha)
I'm really excited, and the fact she's getting Dragonite is amazing.
i'm so happy she's gonna get one, I mean, I've been on a Pokemon forum tonight and they all seem to be pissed about her getting a "pseudo legendary" - "she had the chance to catch Deino..." - "why give her a Dragnoite? she wants to be a dragon master shouldn't she get a Dratini and raise it?"
Iris is my favorite character out of all seasons, her 3 Pokemon on her team atm are my favorite Unova Pokemon (which i didnt really like until she had them haha)
I'm really excited, and the fact she's getting Dragonite is amazing.
Yeah, I got spoiled about that too......I mean, Iris English is okay and all, but after watching the Japanese and then changing back to English, I've noticed that her voice is just way more annoying OTL;; Iris's voice in the Japanese isn't annoying at all, and it fits her, but in the english, I just ruins it all OTL;;
Really?
I just watched the Japanese episode where Dawn battles Cilan (oh gawd Dawns facial expressions when Cilan went into connoisseur mode were priceless!) and her voice in the Japanese really annoyed me.
I just watched the Japanese episode where Dawn battles Cilan (oh gawd Dawns facial expressions when Cilan went into connoisseur mode were priceless!) and her voice in the Japanese really annoyed me.
Drew and Gary, didnt like them very much
Pic of Dragonit VS Mamoswine
Pok?mon Fan magazine has revealed new information about the Pok?mon World Tournament Junior Cup for Pocket Monsters Best Wishes!:
The Pok?mon World Tournament Junior Cup will have 16 participants.
A battle between Iris's Dragonite and Dawn's Mamoswine will take place on August 23, 2012.
Dragonite is so competitive that it refuses to listen to Iris's commands.
Ash will use Leavanny in the first round against an unknown opponent.
Cilan will use Pansage against an unknown Trainer's Galvantula
Burgundy will use a Darmanitan.
Trip will use Serperior.
Cinccino, Karrablast, Reuniclus, Heatmor, Golett, Zebstrika, Sawsbuck, and Stoutland will be used in the tournament.
A new episode's air date has also been revealed. The episode is scheduled to air on Aug. 23, 2012; its episode number within the Pocket Monsters Best Wishes! series and the actual title of the episode are currently unknown.
Blurb:
「ゲットしたばかりのカイリューは負けん気が強すぎてアイリスの言うことを 中々聞かない」
The Dragonite that Iris only just caught has a competitive streak that is too strong, and it sometimes doesn't listen to what Iris says.
Special thanks to jda95 for translating the blurb.
The Pok?mon World Tournament Junior Cup will have 16 participants.
A battle between Iris's Dragonite and Dawn's Mamoswine will take place on August 23, 2012.
Dragonite is so competitive that it refuses to listen to Iris's commands.
Ash will use Leavanny in the first round against an unknown opponent.
Cilan will use Pansage against an unknown Trainer's Galvantula
Burgundy will use a Darmanitan.
Trip will use Serperior.
Cinccino, Karrablast, Reuniclus, Heatmor, Golett, Zebstrika, Sawsbuck, and Stoutland will be used in the tournament.
A new episode's air date has also been revealed. The episode is scheduled to air on Aug. 23, 2012; its episode number within the Pocket Monsters Best Wishes! series and the actual title of the episode are currently unknown.
Blurb:
「ゲットしたばかりのカイリューは負けん気が強すぎてアイリスの言うことを 中々聞かない」
The Dragonite that Iris only just caught has a competitive streak that is too strong, and it sometimes doesn't listen to what Iris says.
Special thanks to jda95 for translating the blurb.
Pic of Dragonit VS Mamoswine
Last edited:
Cool! I really think Dawn will win because of the Dragonite-not-listening-to-command-thing, but it's not safe to say right now!
Back to the topic, I haven't been keeping up. I liked Pokemon DP Galactic Battles and below but after that it went pretty downhill. The first episode was interesting enough but compared to other anime shows it's pretty so-so for me.
For the video games, Pokemon White was very easy. I beat the whole game with 2-3 Pokemon (I just used Zekrom in the final battles, along with Emboar). So I'm going to get the direct sequel. I've heard that the protagonists in 2 are the siblings of the first game protagonists.
Sorry for you non-long readers!
Prof Gallows
Retired Staff
Hm. I started watching the Best Wishes episodes on the Pokemon website.
Gotta say, it's actually not as bad as some of the other seasons, but I cannot stand how Cilan is constantly repeating himself like Dora the Explorer.
if anyone would be so kind as to point me in the direction of a site that has all of the episodes for free, I'd greatly appreciate it.
(in an episode I watched, Prof. Oak mentioned Tracey and I about had a fit, I miss Tracey.)
Gotta say, it's actually not as bad as some of the other seasons, but I cannot stand how Cilan is constantly repeating himself like Dora the Explorer.
if anyone would be so kind as to point me in the direction of a site that has all of the episodes for free, I'd greatly appreciate it.
(in an episode I watched, Prof. Oak mentioned Tracey and I about had a fit, I miss Tracey.)
Similar threads
