What people are saying about "Nostalgia"
Nostalgia
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WIN
over 12 years ago
oh my god.... i saw this On Funny pokemon images and its Spammed there LOL!!!!
wps23
over 12 years ago
so sad =<
Commander204
almost 13 years ago
Ok, to all you Oshawott bashers, fuck you. Sure your Tenpigs or Snivys are cool looking or adorable, but do can they use a weapon to dispatch their enemies along with their body and natural elemental abilities as a basic? No? Didn't think so.
almost 13 years ago
I dis agree I am 19 yeas old and I still love pokemon they are so cute not everybody grows up when it comes to poke.
Yoyomom
almost 13 years ago
WHY IS THE GRAMMAR IN THE COMIC SO FUCKING BAD?! AND WHY THE HELL DOES SHE THINK OSHAWOTT IS UGLY? AND WHY WOULD I WANT TO FAP TO A BLOND THAT DOESN'T WEAR LIPSTICK? THIS DOESN'T MAKE ANY FUCKING SENSE! OH MY FUCKING GOD!
SnivyHater
about 13 years ago
Oshwatt+ Expert Belt + X Scissor = Rape. As many idiots found out while using snivy online against my wotter. LOL @ the sheep the worship that crappy little snake blob. Its easily the worst out of all the starters.
Kyoto
about 13 years ago
Seriously?
Just because a game looks cutesy and kiddy-oriented does not mean that it is. The target audience for pokemon isn't just children, but all of the adult gamers smart enough to figure out the intricate strategy involved.
Valtz
over 13 years ago
You know I have to disagree with the nostalgia factor to a certain degree.

I started back then too but I actually liked quite a few of the pokemon from the diamond and pearl era. But I compare the B/W pokemon to all of the other games and save for a few they do suck...
hockeyjock
over 13 years ago
OMG the "It was acceptable in the 80's, it was acceptable at the time" photo comment on her outfit is hilarious - LOL!

24 Samantha is clearly in a female gang. How long do you think Penischest would last in the Scorpions? I think he'd be sold for crack or shot in his chestpenis within one week.
Stealth Tank
over 13 years ago
Growing up? Sure, but you must understand that there is still affection for the things that deserve it. Squirtle, charmander, etc. and respecting the classics in general. But these "things" are supposed to be pokemon? yeah... whatever.
TheMudkipGuy
over 13 years ago
I really think that Nintendo is running out of ideas for the new pokemon. I saw the whole list of Pokemon B/W and I found a pokemon/evolution tree each pokemon/evolution tree resembled. They should just stop making Pokemon games.
Asiaticfox
over 13 years ago
Wow, I actually feel bad for Mijumaru. That was harsh. <_<
MY POKEMANS
over 13 years ago
let me show u them
Shindigs
over 13 years ago
guys english isn't this guy's first language you knpw that right?
wow.
over 13 years ago
Everyone who wrote about how the new Pokemon suck obviously didn't read the caption underneath.
Al
almost 14 years ago
Even children are starting to think the new Pokemon are stupid and fugly. Most of them don't even look like Pokemon anymore, they're like screwed up Yu-Gi-Oh monsters and the scribblings of mentally challenged kids. And you can't seriously be saying that this...THING is not uglier than Squirtle...?
T.A.G
almost 14 years ago
Samantha sure grew up to become a fine woman.

Too bad the starters have grown up to become unreal stacks of pixels.
Tomas
almost 14 years ago
She named a pokemon after the sexy Twilight werewolf. Thats... I don't know what that is.
Total-Tortilla
almost 14 years ago
Honestly, the new water starter is the only really bad one. It's just so freaking overdesigned and it makes it look really ugly.
Haite
almost 14 years ago
Actually, I always thought that the first 150 pokemons were better and more original than all other ones.
I mean, just look at them!
Squitle is just a blue turtle with a fluffy tail, that's ok.
"The other one" in another hand doesn't even look natural.
Vagineer
almost 14 years ago
I just think they're running out of ideas for Pokemon.
If that thing's an otter, then they probably remade Buizel.
awesome
almost 14 years ago
"Well Samantha evolved nicely. ;p" askari you are my hero.
RichterCa
almost 14 years ago
Samantha Age: 24 is hotter than the TF2-tans. Can we get some comics about her?
Hugs
almost 14 years ago
Wotter is Facking ugly though
MDude
almost 14 years ago
[url=#user_comment_31054]@lynchy226[/url] Then you see it as two.
lynchy226
almost 14 years ago
>You can be a child at heart for a while, but you see the world as one only once.

;_;
Hero Zero
almost 14 years ago
It's not that we grew up, the target demographic changed. We wanted something decent, and the children of today want something horrendously ugly.
Prinny
almost 14 years ago
I disagree.
1st gen was good.
2nd gen was indifferent.
3rd was somewhat interesting.
4th was pretty cool.
5th.... No definitely uglier.
BrownGummiBear
almost 14 years ago
She's so radical now, she even shaved off her eyebrows.
Char
almost 14 years ago
This coming needs a less revolting pokemon in the second panel for it to work.
Remi
almost 14 years ago
Woops...my photonote failed:|
Disagreement
almost 14 years ago
Can you honestly say that Squirtle isn't far cuter then that revolting aqua-clown whatever?
Bittman
almost 14 years ago
I'm just hoping that the next pokemon doesn't tear my ears off with chip sounds anymore.
Kitsu
almost 14 years ago
[url=#user_comment_30819]@Agent010[/url] Actually, most of the older pokemon without evolutions are needlessly complex. Mr. Mime, Jynx, Ponyta, Tangela, Electibuzz, Aerodacytl...
Kitsu
almost 14 years ago
[url=#user_comment_30740]@Dave[/url] New gen games are more a clones of the original gameboy game than Halo is a "Doom Clone".
agent010
almost 14 years ago
the creators need to keep things simple. just look at gen. 1. most were basic designs.
ArmsAreLoud
almost 14 years ago
I could see your reasoning if the grass starter wasn't so awesome. It's really just the water type that is ridiculous.
Mijumaru
almost 14 years ago
Sleep lightly, taskmaster.
trebthegamer
almost 14 years ago
i'm willing to keep an open mind for pokemon but then they need to improve their batlle system witch bearly(if not at all) changed since red and blue.
Gamera
almost 14 years ago
I'm starting to miss the original format of this place (no text, just pics telling a story).
Alex
almost 14 years ago
[url=#user_comment_30774]@TheNumberOneShmuck[/url] Agreed. And at least Squirtle looks like something. If nobody told me this new water started was supposed to look like an otter, I was thinking it was supposed to look like an snowman. Well, maybe it's both. The cluttered design is a problem.
Ery
almost 14 years ago
[url=#user_comment_30748]@Discrider[/url] Well, they didn't call the Grass-type Eevee Grasseon, now did they? There isn't any difference in the theme naming by calling it Leafeon.
ravensshade
almost 14 years ago
the new starters just look odd...i think they running out of sane ideas for pokemon (how many are the now anyway?)
Anon
almost 14 years ago
The new starters are not cute, they have creepy eyes.
Ed
almost 14 years ago
I thought this pokemon was made up

Pokemon DID get uglier... oh shit, this is going to get an awesome final form
TheNumberOneShmuck
almost 14 years ago
Sorry, but Mijumaru really is uglier than Squirtle. And no nostalgia BS either, Tsutarja (the grass starter) slaps nostalgia in the face with his awesomeness. Squirtle > Mijumaru, Tsutarja > all.
tom
almost 14 years ago
I am going to laugh when this guy has the most badass looking final form of all three starters
Stego
almost 14 years ago
I think the author just didn't want to admit they were 15 when they got into pokemon.
Arb
almost 14 years ago
Ah it was not just me who noticed the text change. Thought my mind was going. And why "Jacob"
Eero
almost 14 years ago
okay, what the hell. i'm still not seeing the penis on the wotter. i honestly don't get it.
wierd
almost 14 years ago
hey... you changed the text. what the hell
Devil Traitor
almost 14 years ago
You're right, I think we judge too hard.
Pred
almost 14 years ago
No, I think thats actually just that kids are getting stupider. Squirtle is still pretty awesome. That blue thing THERE looks like it belongs on a 3yo's afternoon education program.
Lucca202
almost 14 years ago
But... Mijumaru does suck...

He's just overdesigned. Those balls on the shoulder, that weirdly colored nose, freckles, ears that look like clown hair...

Tsutaja and Pokabu don't have that problem.
almost 14 years ago
[url=#user_comment_30647]@Anon[/url] D00d.
Anonymous
almost 14 years ago
HEY JO
STOP POSTING YOUR SHITTY COMICS ON /V/ YOU ASSHOLE.
Discrider
almost 14 years ago
[url=#user_comment_30701]@Seagull[/url] I meant that Leafeon is a fail name. They didn't call the Fire one Fireeon or the Water one Watereon. Leafeon should have been something cool, like Sporeon or something.
Shareazu
almost 14 years ago
true, i always think about this... this apllies to many other things, not just pokemon. for example, many of us may dislike modern cartoons like ben10, but if we were kids, we would probably be fans or something.

still, pokemon brings me some good, nostalgic memories :P
MegaTank
almost 14 years ago
I think the thing is that nowadays the starter pokemon are more tailored towards the competitive battling scene that older players do more than being "cute"...
Drill
almost 14 years ago
1. In the new versions, Pokemon are going to move in battle. And not JUST when sent out.
2. I support Mijimaru (Wotter). And unless something else gets a more awesome Final Form, I'll be choosing the little guy.
Dave
almost 14 years ago
Uh, it's still just Pokemon. just extend the creature database, relay the map, change a few names, and call it a different colour. Rinse, repeat.
Askari
almost 14 years ago
Well Samantha evolved nicely. ;p
codfish
almost 14 years ago
The newer games are just trying to be more unique. The designs ARE much more complicated and detailed now, compared to the earlier generations, but, well, you guys can see what too much innovation does...
Skyfox
almost 14 years ago
Aww the second one isn't ugly... Hes a little odd but still.
Drake
almost 14 years ago
Well, not quite. You see, in R&B, there were a LOT of real freaking ugly and stupid pokémon, but the starters were all cool. Lately it seems that while there are still many awesome pokémon (I will duel to death anyone who dislikes, say, Flygon), the starters do tend towards the ugly. It's curious.
r3loaded
almost 14 years ago
Lol, BioShock reference there..
Aubri
almost 14 years ago
Additional note: I had not kept up with the info on B/W. In the second panel, I completely thought you were making shit up. "Haha, that's an awesome parody of how ridiculous some of these things look WHAT DO YOU MEAN THAT'S A REAL POKEMON?!"
Aubri
almost 14 years ago
I disagree. After the first generation, the art style changed. You went from fairly realistic-looking guys like Lapras and Nidoran to these bizarre horrors like Chicorita that are all made of rounded edges and googly eyes. It's gotten somewhat better recently, but...
Desu~
almost 14 years ago
*continued* Spent the night with my 8 year old cousin, helping him with his own games, getting the legendary little fairy bastards, and I brought up B&W. He can't wait for it, but hates how goofy the starters look. I'll just wait for the rest to judge.
Desu~
almost 14 years ago
That's partially true, nostalgia goggles and such, but the creators are really just milking the series now. Sure, Better features and graphics, but hardly any effort in the pokemon. Trust me, there are plenty of designs I liked in D/P/P but the starters are shit and the kids agree(trust me, I asked)
holyknight
almost 14 years ago
sorry but gotta disagree with you there.
i loathe new pokemons, it's just that pokemon is losing ideas and kids are... well kids like pretty much anything.
seriously, a monkey with fire on its ass, a compass made of rocks, a bell made of flesh, rock, plant, whatever; like, wtf?
Mikey
almost 14 years ago
*insert comment about disapproval of so many generations here*

(My only real problem is that the gameplay hasn't changed. I can still play GOLD and SILVER, but I hate HG and SS because it's not the same nostalgia when everything's cel-shaded madness...)
Tinala
almost 14 years ago
You Aaaaaaaallll are missing the point, yes YOU think it's ugly because you are not a kid anymore

Also i never understood the whining of new generation pokemon.. i mean its not like the old ones are replaced and not in the games anymore. fucking geodude and zubat
StarPilot
almost 14 years ago
I just hope that the gen5 games restrict players to a single pokemon of a specific type for the majority of the game, aka only Ponyta as the only fire type if you didn't pick the fire starter in gen4.
rly?
almost 14 years ago
Gen 4 starters were really well done, I thought. and I do like the grass starter this time around. The water and fire are meh, though, IMO.
Seagull
almost 14 years ago
[url=#user_comment_30700]@Discrider[/url]: Regarding Fireon and Watereon, you mean Flareon and Vaporeon? And Bellossom makes perfect sense, it's essentially an emo growing up and acting right by taking mood-elevating pharmaceuticals.
Discrider
almost 14 years ago
However I don't like all the new evolutions of old pokemon for evolution's sake. Like Leafeon and Bellossom. Eevee maybe did need to evolve with every single stone, but not into stone-eon. May as well have Fireon and Watereon too. And Bellossom shouldn't come from Gloom. Emo shouldn't be evolvable.
Anonymous Coward
almost 14 years ago
Eh, its true some of it is just nostalgia but some pokemon ARE getting uglier (or at least more generic looking. Did we seriously need a sand hippo Pokemon?).
Discrider
almost 14 years ago
I don't know what I think about the new pokemon, as I still haven't finished Red, Yellow or Gold (and last played them a year ago), so I don't feel right moving on (even if the industry is lapping me).
Merc
almost 14 years ago
Damn Samantha. You really grew ou-up. Up. UUUUUP.
ColdCedric
almost 14 years ago
Kids are kids and Adults are Adults; the choice is entirely our own whether you still love of it or thinks of it as repetitive and disliking.
StarPilot
almost 14 years ago
[url=#user_comment_30689]@Drew[/url]: "Squirrel-Turtle" isn't punny to you?
/v/
almost 14 years ago
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HIPwUW4GLLA
VIDEO FOOTAGE OF JO MAKING THIS COMIC
Drew
almost 14 years ago
I think the new Pokemon are pretty and stuff, but for the most part I find their names to be less charming and, well, "punny." And I also think they're lamer - a turtle is waaay cooler than a sea otter. Plus Pokemon is getting so convoluted now. It's less magical, and really predictable.
Kurata
almost 14 years ago
The real problem is that THERE ARE WAY TOO MANY COPIES AND TOO MANY POKEMONS >.<

There is no need of 9001 pokemons, seriously.
Wraith
almost 14 years ago
Nein Jo, they're uglier. Adorable Samantha btw =D
Philby
almost 14 years ago
Not to long ago I got Fire Red for nostalgia
it's still good
Sadly Poke'mon red is still my favorite rpg
Poot
almost 14 years ago
Seriously while all previous generations had 3-6, fourth had like 20.
Poot
almost 14 years ago
There wasn't ONE critter I saw that didn't remind me of a previous-gen pokemon. It was like they gabbed 200 or so pre-existing pokemon and made them look like alien robots. They also raped many cool 1st and 2nd gens by giving them the shittiest evolutions. And OH GOD SO MANY LEGENDARIES.
Poot
almost 14 years ago
It has nothing to do with growing up. Sure, you'll never love new pokemon as much as the first ones you played with, but that's different. The third gen was still alright, it introduced new shapes, and most pokemon still looked like animals. Fourth, however, was horrible.
Bob
almost 14 years ago
Also, to be fair, Jo made Mijumaru look more like a clown than it actually does.
Verbatim
almost 14 years ago
Wow..... when I first saw this comic I thought "Jacob" was some imaginary Pokemon to display how an abominable starter looked like.

Frankly, it might have to do with growing up but I still think that a bada$$ twin-cannon wielding turtle is waaaay better than Mr. "Limp-penis-on-my-chest"
Chibito
almost 14 years ago
EXCALIBUR
EXCALIBUR
FROM UNITED KING
I'M LOOKING FOR HIM
I'M GOING TO CALIFORNIA
Aurum
almost 14 years ago
I recognize only Generation 1 and 2 Pokemon. So 251 pokemon right.
DM1293
almost 14 years ago
I was under the impression that there was only about 150, 151 Pokemon.

*Cocks shotgun*

I'm pretty sure we can ALL agree on that one, RIGHT? RIIIIGHT?
Tails
almost 14 years ago
Except the first and 2nd gen starters were pretty cool looking.
TreeSauce
almost 14 years ago
Yeah, he has a point. But I think he's only half right.

A turtle with magic water powers, I can ge behind that. But what the hell is that thing on the right? Seriously what is it even supposed to be? A scubadiving snowman in a terrible dress? That is not awesome.
weepp
almost 14 years ago
then how about a guy that has been playing pokemon games since 1rs generation and finds some of the new generation pokemons "good looking" while things such as the evolution of magmar, electabuz and magnetron to be one of the ugliest incarnations that science has ever created?
Stickmeister
almost 14 years ago
Fuck it, I fail to realize why everyone hates Wotter so god damn much. I'm picking him.
Just fucking watch him have the best damn movepool and be Water/Ice, resistant to a shitload of Pokemon.
Fuck you guys.
Stitchtooth
almost 14 years ago
I'unno, these new starters look alright. The otter looks cute, unlike the one portrayed here, and pig looks like his evolutions have a chance to be badass (Aren't they always...?)

And the grass snake one... While I prefer if they left it without the horribly proportioned limbs...

Excaliburrrr!
So...
almost 14 years ago
I herd u liek mudkipz?
SRG
almost 14 years ago
I still don't get it how is that ugly?
Maybe it's the part clam-squid-otter thing that getting people angry, compared to the blue turtle.

Lopson
almost 14 years ago
The 4th generation was amazing. The only one that, in my opinion, lacks any kind of charm is the 3rd one. The pokemon are ugly, unimaginative, tedious, and going around Hoenn is just one huge chore.
Vulpis
almost 14 years ago
It's kind of a mixed bag--lot of ugly, some cute. I'm rather annoyed at the orignal 150 getting kicked to the curb *except* for the d*mn yellow rat, though. Vulpix gets no love, it seems. :-/
Anon
almost 14 years ago
No, It's because the new starters suck. The water one is horrid, and I see all it's evolutions to be crap. The grass one actually looks good though, reminds me of Treecko though. The fire one also looks ugly, but I can see it turn into an amazing fire boar.

I still love pokemon, 4th was amazing.
LightEffexor
almost 14 years ago
You may be right...

Except for Bidoof.
A spy
almost 14 years ago
Gentlemen

http://www.retrogamezone.co.uk/Sprites/GB/PokemonGreenSheet2.gif
NotAsh
almost 14 years ago
I always like the baby pokemons, but GameFreaks always find a way to make them become ugly as hell when they evolve, been feeling that way since I was a kid... >_>

I even wanted to unevolve most of my pokemon to keep the cuteness, but then their stat would suck... FU GAMEFREAKS!!!
Pokaymanz
almost 14 years ago
I disagree
On this specific case at least. This otter could have turned out a lot better imo it they at least just shrunk the nose, and maybe the head. I like the other 2 perfectly fine.

I'll wait on final evolutions anyway because by then all of them will mostly likely be badass dual types.
Mac
almost 14 years ago
I'm quoting you on this comic's comments lol. So true.
Athium
almost 14 years ago
in the end, you must agree >.<, we all are out of the zone, only pokemon stay's rather kewl, with elements and such, thou no1 here would admit it outside the internet xD
Necronner
almost 14 years ago
Sadly, Im the kind of guy who still sees pokemon as cute looking

I think it has something to do with why I have to adopt every stray kitten that gets deposited on my door by the local stray... doesn't matter what kind, the are still cute to me.
Bob
almost 14 years ago
Nope, most are just simply getting uglier.

The starters are never as cool looking anymore IMO.
sage
almost 14 years ago
sage for pokemon
DV
almost 14 years ago
AGREE!!!!
Roam
almost 14 years ago
The most of the original designs (especially the starters) are still adorable. The new fire starter is kinda cute, and really, after all of these pokemon I can't blame them for running out of steam/ideas, but the art style has definately changed. So. Many. Spheres.
RoderickBR
almost 14 years ago
Nah, they are getting uglier. The original are still cute/badass.
hurr
almost 14 years ago
Since the dawn of time, mankind has known of 150 Pokemon.

In the five years that Ash has been traveling, he's discovered 350 more.
Caine
almost 14 years ago
I happen to like the new starters, Each of them has their own sense of awe it brings to the table. Of course given the fact that I never stopped playing Pokemon since I picked it up may have something to do with my opinions, but I think Gamefreak is doing a great job with what ideas they still have.
Frank West
almost 14 years ago
These starters... I dunno, it's like they're trying too hard. I'm fine with the styles, Fire Pig, Tree lizard, Otter(Maybe). But the problem is there's just too much on them. Wait and see, when they reach their final stage they'll be covered in stripes 'n spikes and all sorts of unnecessary junk.
Marisa Kirisame
almost 14 years ago
I think it would be cool if they evolved into hot chicks from this generation onwards. You know, aging market and all that.

It's always the same...
almost 14 years ago
...in every fuckin new generation, everyone complains how ugly the trainers/pkmn are and yet they're still buying the games.
Deses
almost 14 years ago
[url=#user_comment_30614]@2033[/url]: Dragon Warrior Monster maybe? A Dragon Quest spin-off (well, it has slimes...) where you could mate and lose 2 monsters at a shrine and obtain an egg in return.
Sander
almost 14 years ago
Poor Jacob, he's not guilty for being ugly : (
SirCannonFodder
almost 14 years ago
(continued from previous comment)and the otter thing is just poorly designed (That head, oh god, that head!). Easily the weakest starters since Gold/Silver (besides the Totodile line, they seemed like just generic blobs with their elements stuck on). In order, my favourites are Gen 1, 4, 3, 2, 5.
SirCannonFodder
almost 14 years ago
Actually, I thought the last gen starters were pretty damn awesome. Sure, Torterra was kind of similar to Venusaur (still looked good, though) but a flaming kung-fu monkey? A gigantic steel emperor penguin? Freaking bad-ass. I quite like the fire-pig, but the grass is basically a smug Treecko, and t
2033
almost 14 years ago
When my bro and sis got silver and gold, I tried to mix two different pokemon.
Hell was I pissed when I discovered that its not possible.

I'm still kicking myself for not buying that gameboy game that had that feature. Now I dont even remember it's name.
Xocolatl
almost 14 years ago
[url=#user_comment_30605]@tecnophi[/url]: The new ones really are crappier. Or at least the starters just aren't as charming. I still love all the Eevee permutations, and Wind Chime is the most awesome thing since slice bread (granted he's a few generations back now).
wtf
almost 14 years ago
YOU MESSED UP THE HAIR BRO
Jake'm
almost 14 years ago
Well, this puts things in perspective. Geez, has it really been 16 years since the first pokémon game hit the world?
Grashbar
almost 14 years ago
I don't care if they're uglier or not! IT'S F***ING NINTENDO!
Deses
almost 14 years ago
Grammar nazis are invading Poland!
tecnophi
almost 14 years ago
I completely disagree. I really believe that all the newer pokemons are rejects that didn't make the cut for red and blue.
codfish
almost 14 years ago
Oh god, I did it again.
codfish
almost 14 years ago
Damn, mispeled 'of'.
codfish
almost 14 years ago
I don't know, I kinda like the new pokemon.....they remind me off modern art.
s
almost 14 years ago
ds
Gigaman
almost 14 years ago
Nope, they ARE uglier. Play Ruby, then Pearl.
Even my younger brother more like old ones (but remakes) than new ones.
Stan64
almost 14 years ago
I'm still playing Pokémon and I'm 25. The endgame in these games is the bit that is really evolving. Playing throught the game is still kinda dull. And even if they throw in new shit along the way you just want to get those badges first off.
FappingFury
almost 14 years ago
Oh god WHAT? come on even the emblem on its chest looks like a limp penis
burning_phoneix
almost 14 years ago
I have without fail picked the fire starter in every single pokemon game ever.

But I don't like firepig so I'm taking the otter. I think he's cute.

Also, none of them are as ugly as Chikortia
Osmigos
almost 14 years ago
The old pokemon were relatively simple in design. All these new ones have bells and whistles all over the place.
SFLegend
almost 14 years ago
No, Wotter really is terrible designed. Smugleaf and Piggy are cool, though.
Bisected
almost 14 years ago
Personally I quite like the new fire starter...even if it does make me think of bacon.
Grammar
almost 14 years ago
As requested. The hilarity before the fix
http://img686.imageshack.us/img686/279/neverforget.png
Nibelung
almost 14 years ago
[url=#user_comment_30552]@Person[/url]: 24, in fact. Pokemon generation 1 was released in 96 in japan. Or she can be a very early alpha tester, we will never know.
Chozo
almost 14 years ago
That thing reminds me of Mr. Mime, and boy, I hated how that one looked.
Talcon
almost 14 years ago
No, that thing is really uglier. I don't even understand what it is. It's not nostalgia, I love the first four generation starters. I had no problem with fire monkey. Something my dorky friends might have thought up, but whatever. Now I don't even understand what that water starter is. It's fugly
Tenthtechpriest
almost 14 years ago
Screw the water one, I'm playing the grass pokemon. Magnificently smug bastard <3.
StarPilot
almost 14 years ago
[url=#user_comment_30552]@Person[/url]: R/B/G were released in Japan in 1995. Black/White will probably be out late this year or early next year.
Mr. B
almost 14 years ago
Goddamn, she grew up to be a FOX!
User
almost 14 years ago
All Pokemon are beautiful in their own unique way!!!
Shmitz
almost 14 years ago
I think it's a little of column A, and a little of column B. It's true that as we grow older our sensibilities and aesthetics mature. But, I think it's also true that each generation of kids gets dumber and dumber, and so things aimed at younger audiences get more and more absurd.
Bene
almost 14 years ago
Damn it, you're not supposed to fix it. Okay, let's see...

"Damn, you suck" not punctuated.

"Pokemons" is not the correct spelling of the plural form of the word.

Too many exclamation points.

B-
MarceloMagic
almost 14 years ago
stopped*
MarceloMagic
almost 14 years ago
I knew all the first 151. When they created others I felt deceived and stoped watching.
KBF
almost 14 years ago
Yeah uh. No, sorry, you picked an awful example. The new water starter is frightening. It gives me nightmares.

Whereas squirtle is a turtle that occasionally squirts
Thndr
almost 14 years ago
@Grammar : Link us ol' screencapped one!
Person
almost 14 years ago
26 Is a bit old for a pokemon trainer. Not in the sense that at 26, I expect someone to be too old to play pokemon, but in the sense that the games came out in '98. Samantha would have to have been born '88 to have been 10 when it came out, and only 12 years have past since then. So she'd be 22.
Bene
almost 14 years ago
Incoming flood of 18+ year old Pokemon players that totally missed the point
Random Douche
almost 14 years ago
Sorry, but I'm gonna disagree, the monstrosity of scientific experiments to the left is damned ugly.

The original pokemon are at least based off of real animals, so not as ugly as you get these days.
Grammar
almost 14 years ago
There are so many spelling errors in this comic it's hilarious. I've screencapped it forever
Pandarsenic
almost 14 years ago
A hideous clownmonster with a shell on it not uglier than a blue turtle? Try again.
o.o
almost 14 years ago
They're definitely getting uglier, as I still find the old ones adorable.
Mad Cow
almost 14 years ago
Yeah, they are uglier. The problem is that so many of them in the original were based of of real animals. Now that they have ran out of well known animals we have things like this monstrosity on the right.
StarPilot
almost 14 years ago
I just wish that the internal battery on my Gold version didn't die. Kind of hard to nostalgiagasm when it can't save.
Regulith
almost 14 years ago
Actually I'm pretty sure they're really getting uglier.
herio
almost 14 years ago
no i think its a mix of both i like some of the newer ones the fell oblagated to make 105 new ones each time and they make more and more ugly duds
Saiai
almost 14 years ago
I like the leaf one. Finally, a grass-type starter I might not abandon in a ditch.
Budd
almost 14 years ago
Pokemon is all about the lolis in the show. Who cares about pokemon #492 and such.
Anon
almost 14 years ago
I just point out to people that all the complaints they have about the new Pokemon were exactly the same every time a new generation came out. People stopped whining about those, at any rate.
Rath
almost 14 years ago
I think in this case, the opinions on the pokemon are valid. That thing looks like Frankenstein's snowman.
Stealth
almost 14 years ago
Actually, I'd bet that if you asked a kid *now* which he prefers, Squirtle or that...thing...he'd totally choose Squirtle. If not, he's a dumb kid.
Chozo
almost 14 years ago
I have to disagree, that thing looks like a horrible mix of a clam and a clown. goddam
Ping
almost 14 years ago
That's pretty true you know. Great insight to have