badsymbiote
AMERICA EATS ITS YOUNG
Oh, adorable! A thread for Pokefans. I want to join. My name is Jessie (yes, my real name), I'm 31 years old, and I absolutely love Pokemon. I first began watching when my oldest son was about 2 or 3. I have 3 sons now, aged 7, 5, and 4, and they love the show, movies and merchandise almost as much as I.
I love the show--I think it really emphasizes good sportsmanship, competition, and camaraderie, which are all things under-appreciated by kids today. Yet, it still manages to be true to human nature, by demonstrating that even the toughest adversaries can still stand to learn a lesson here or there.
My favorite character is Brock. But, I also love many more. Brock is just very identifiable to me personally--with a past that is sad and tragic yet still inspirational. I also love James and Ash, and find that nearly all of the regular characters are very endearing.
I read some of the comics, though they are kind of hard to find, and I love the Japanese versions, as well, which are even rarer. I play the video games and find them fun and challenging, and love the way that my kid has to learn more about Pokemon to stand a chance against me in battle.
I have to many favorite Pokemon to list in this first post, but some of myvery faves are Oddish, Vulpix, Dragonair, and Chinchou.
Thanks for starting this thread, and anyone who dares defile this thread with their hatred of Pokemon will be dealt with swiftly and harshly. I will see to that.