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The peak of Pokémon's popularity has left its mark on popular culture. Due to its prominence as the mascot of the franchise, these references frequently feature Pikachu in some form.

References in TV and movies

• The South Park episode Chinpokomon parodies Pokémon and fad culture in general. The line of toys have additionally made cameos in many subsequent episodes. During the episode Kenny dies of an epileptic seizure as a reference to the banned episode Computer Soldier Porygon. The episode additionally heavily parodies the anime and video games to a lesser extent. Ash Ketchum and James are both parodied.

• Ling-Ling, one of the main characters of Drawn Together, is a direct spoof of Pikachu. He mentions that one of his pastimes is "giving children seizures".

• In an episode of Jackie Chan Adventures, a franchise called "Gnomekop" appears, which is, Pokémon plus the "G", spelled backwards. It also uses the slogan "Gotta collect 'em all", similar to Pokémon's Gotta Catch 'em All!

• Robot Chicken has done two sketches spoofing Pokémon.

• Hayate the Combat Butler features references to numerous anime and manga series, including Pokémon. Pikachu has made background cameos, the pet tiger has referenced Pikachu when assuming himself to be the mascot character and in one episode the cast travel on a plane based on ANA Flights.

• The Simpsons has an episode called Pokey Mom. Pokémon was also referenced in an episode in which the family is watching an episode of Kids Say the Darndest Things.

Cosby: What do you like to play?

Child: Pok-ee-mon!

Cosby: Pok-ee-mon?! With the Pok-ee and the mon and the thing where the guy comes out of the thing...

• Pikachu has been seen in the Simpsons episode Bart vs. Lisa vs. The Third Grade in Bart's satellite TV-induced hallucination. The effects of Computer Soldier Porygon are also experienced by the family in the episode Thirty Minutes Over Tokyo after they watch the local program "Battling Seizure Robots".

• Homestar Runner featured a Pikachu in one of their toons titled "The Cheat Theme Song," starring a character who seems to be based off of Pikachu called "The Cheat."

• Two episodes of Johnny Test featured Tinymon, with a Tinydex, Tiny cubes that capture creatures, a character named Blast Ketchup, and the slogan "Gotta snatch 'em all!".

• A episode of The Grim Adventures of Billy and Mandy had a trading card game called "Hoke mon". When Grim made the cards real, the event caused destruction of the city.

• An episode of The Norm Show had a parody of Pokémon when a boy named Tommy thought he was Ash. The skit featured actors dressed as the following Pokémon Squirtle, Pikachu, Butterfree, Charmander, and Meowth.

• In the episode E-scream of What's New Scooby-Doo, the gang is at a video game convention when they are attacked by Osomons.

• In Dustin's fowl play, when Dustin is wondering what new job he should get, Socky asks are we going to become Pokémon trainers?

• Austin Powers in Goldmember features people in costumes of Charmander and Pikachu among those running from "not Godzilla" in the Tokyo scene. The deleted scenes also feature background appearances of Meowth and Celebi costumes, the Pikachu car and a Dragonite plushie.

• Parts of the insert song in part 3 of the popular flash cartoon series Charlie the Unicorn bear resemblance to the original PokéRap.

Other references

• In the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade there are hot air balloons of Pikachu and a Poké Ball.

External Links

• Pokémon Sketch
• Pikachu refernces in Homestar Runner
• Charlie the Unicorn 3