Black and White Cartoon Network Trailer
/In case you don't have Cartoon Network.
Pokemon, Then and Now
/Mewto Strikes Back - The "Defeat of the Truth"
To get to the bottom of what Pokemon is all about, we have to go back in time and analyze the first movie. Now, everything about Pokemon is predicated on the fact that Pokemon is about forcably capturing creatures, throwing tournaments, and making Pokemon fight each other. Despite that, Pokemon is hell bent on passing as a "journey of self-discovery, of hope, and dreams, friendship, and the power inside".
How do they manage to convince the viewer that this is what Pokemon is all about? They create a villain who does all these things, and then that villain is defeated. This is the point of the first movie. Enter Mewtwo Strikes Back. Out of hubris, scientists cloned the lovable Mew to create a Frankenstein-ish Pokemon Mewtwo. Mewtwo, angered that he was created for power, went on to forcably capture creatures, throw tournaments, and make Pokemon fight each other.
In other words...Mewtwo does everything normal Pokemon trainers are expected to do. Only Mewtwo does it in a profoundly unnatural, demonized way so as to cover the potential and realistic immorality that Pokemon does and should represent. He even injures Ash.
Then, as we see the Pokemon fighting, an inspirational, sad song comes on, calling for peace and brotherly love. Not even the kids of the era missed the complete contradiction of Pokemon ever preaching love and peace. Then Mew, the "original", swoops in, heals Ash, and Mewtwo flies away into self-exile with all his clones.
In numerological order, Mewtwo is #150, and Mew is #151 even though Mew is supposed to have been discovered first. The reality of the matter is, symbolically, Mew is Mewtwo's clone, and that's why it comes first. When Pokemon talks about clones, it is talking about cloning Mewtwo, the original attitude of Pokemon, in order to attain Mew.
Read MoreTo get to the bottom of what Pokemon is all about, we have to go back in time and analyze the first movie. Now, everything about Pokemon is predicated on the fact that Pokemon is about forcably capturing creatures, throwing tournaments, and making Pokemon fight each other. Despite that, Pokemon is hell bent on passing as a "journey of self-discovery, of hope, and dreams, friendship, and the power inside".
How do they manage to convince the viewer that this is what Pokemon is all about? They create a villain who does all these things, and then that villain is defeated. This is the point of the first movie. Enter Mewtwo Strikes Back. Out of hubris, scientists cloned the lovable Mew to create a Frankenstein-ish Pokemon Mewtwo. Mewtwo, angered that he was created for power, went on to forcably capture creatures, throw tournaments, and make Pokemon fight each other.
In other words...Mewtwo does everything normal Pokemon trainers are expected to do. Only Mewtwo does it in a profoundly unnatural, demonized way so as to cover the potential and realistic immorality that Pokemon does and should represent. He even injures Ash.
Then, as we see the Pokemon fighting, an inspirational, sad song comes on, calling for peace and brotherly love. Not even the kids of the era missed the complete contradiction of Pokemon ever preaching love and peace. Then Mew, the "original", swoops in, heals Ash, and Mewtwo flies away into self-exile with all his clones.
In numerological order, Mewtwo is #150, and Mew is #151 even though Mew is supposed to have been discovered first. The reality of the matter is, symbolically, Mew is Mewtwo's clone, and that's why it comes first. When Pokemon talks about clones, it is talking about cloning Mewtwo, the original attitude of Pokemon, in order to attain Mew.
Magnemite Song
/So many of you asked for this. So here it is! This song was in Episode 029 of "It's Super Effective". I love it! Sure, it's not perfect, but hey, it's still catchy.
Plusle and Minun Shirts
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We've talked about news shirts for the last couple weeks. Then we took it to the next level. Not only did we bring you one new shirt, but we brought you TWO new shirts! On top of that, if you buy both shirts you save money!!! Normally shirts are $18.99, but if you buy both you save $8 and get both for a low price of $30 + shipping. Not bad?
There are a total of 100 shirts, 50 of each color. So these are pretty rare. Pre-Order today and they will ship early next week!
How do you feel about this shirts? Let us know in the comments!
Go to PKMNstore
Update on 2011-02-09 19:04 by sbj
We forgot to mention that you get a FREE gift with Pre-Ordering a shirt! Woot!
Poképhiles (guest host sbj)
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sbj was on this episode of Technophiles. He talks a bit about Pokémon and the 3DS. If your bored, take a listen.
Sand-Attack on Sale now!
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Finally, after months of finding how to make something awesome... well... actually waiting for printing companies to figure their stuff out... we NOW have Sand-Attack for sale!
Jump over to our Store to buy one for yourself!
If you listen to "It's Super Effective" (which you can get here) you probably know the big joke of our show. We love, love, love Sand-Attack! Yet, certain people do not. Get a piece of Pokemon Podcast history and have your own real life Sand-Attack!
What is Sand-Attack good for?
• Sitting on your desk.
• Company when you play Pokémon.
• Reducing your friend's accuracy.
Sand-Attack is a Rare Item that you can only get from the PKMNcast. Get them before you run out of PP!
How Serious is Nintendo?
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We are all super excited for this years Pokémon VGC to happen. It takes place worldwide at various locations usually starting in May. Now since the rules and restrictions maybe be different this year. Let's do a little preparation before we get to far into training our teams.
I'm so nerdy I read the entire regulation guide. Here is some stuff to consider:
The use of external devices to alter the Pokémon in a player's party is expressly forbidden. Random checks will be performed throughout the tournament to determine whether or not an external device has been used to modify a player's party. Players found to have Pokémon that have been tampered with will be disqualified from the event, regardless of whether the player tampered with his or her game or received a Pokémon or item that was tampered with by someone other than the player. It is the player's responsibility to have legal Pokémon. Event officials have the final...
