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Gotta Meme 'em All: A Tale of Two Youngsters (view source)
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Youngster Joey is an {{bp|NPC}} from {{bp|Pokémon Gold and Silver Versions}}, {{bp|Pokémon Crystal Version}}, and {{bp|Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver Versions}}. Encountered in the earlier stages of the game, Joey is the first Pokémon Trainer the {{bp|player character}} battles, serving as a tutorial of sorts for the player. The only Pokémon he fights with is a Level 4 {{bp|Rattata}}. | Youngster Joey is an {{bp|NPC}} from {{bp|Pokémon Gold and Silver Versions}}, {{bp|Pokémon Crystal Version}}, and {{bp|Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver Versions}}. Encountered in the earlier stages of the game, Joey is the first Pokémon Trainer the {{bp|player character}} battles, serving as a tutorial of sorts for the player. The only Pokémon he fights with is a Level 4 {{bp|Rattata}}. | ||
After the battle, Joey asks to register the player in his Pokégear. If the player does choose to do so, he will receive calls from Joey at random intervals in the game, just like any NPC who the player registers. What Joey says | After the battle, Joey asks to register the player in his Pokégear. If the player does choose to do so, he will receive calls from Joey at random intervals in the game, just like any NPC who the player registers. What Joey says is randomly selected from a list in the game's coding, but most of the calls he makes are him talking about his Rattata, even after the player {{bp|Rematch|rematches}} him and it has evolved into a {{bp|Raticate}}. He often brags about his only Pokémon's strength, or talks about the strong bond they share, and asks the player to rematch him. | ||
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{{quote|''Oh yeah, I saw a wild <<sc>Pokémon</sc>>! I thought about going for it, but I decided to work with my one-and-only right to the extreme end.''|Youngster Joey, Pokémon Crystal}} | {{quote|''Oh yeah, I saw a wild <<sc>Pokémon</sc>>! I thought about going for it, but I decided to work with my one-and-only right to the extreme end.''|Youngster Joey|Youngster Joey, Pokémon Crystal|cat=no}} | ||
{{quote|''How are your <sc>Pokémon</sc> doing? My <sc>Rattata</sc>'s raring to go, just like always. It's the only one I have. I'm going to become a great trainer with it!''|Youngster Joey, Pokémon Crystal}} | {{quote|''How are your <sc>Pokémon</sc> doing? My <sc>Rattata</sc>'s raring to go, just like always. It's the only one I have. I'm going to become a great trainer with it!''|Youngster Joey|Youngster Joey, Pokémon Crystal|cat=no}} | ||
{{quote|''Remember my super cool <sc>Rattata</sc>? My <sc>Rattata</sc> is different from regular <sc>Rattata</sc>. It’s like my <sc>Rattata</sc> is in the top percentage of all <sc>Rattata</sc>.''|Youngster Joey, Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver}} | {{quote|''Remember my super cool <sc>Rattata</sc>? My <sc>Rattata</sc> is different from regular <sc>Rattata</sc>. It’s like my <sc>Rattata</sc> is in the top percentage of all <sc>Rattata</sc>.''|Youngster Joey|Youngster Joey, Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver|cat=no}} | ||
Although Joey did not attract significant attention in the Pokémon fandom initially, the announcement of Gold and Silver remakes in 2010 caused fans to look back at the {{bp|Generation II}} titles. Talk of Youngster Joey began to appear on the internet in March of that year, with the earliest known use being on a [http://www.neoseeker.com/forums/44117/t1496731-like-my-rattata-in-top-percentage-of-rattatas/ Neoseeker thread complaining about how irritating NPCs are]. | Although Joey did not attract significant attention in the Pokémon fandom initially, the announcement of Gold and Silver remakes in 2010 caused fans to look back at the {{bp|Generation II}} titles. Talk of Youngster Joey began to appear on the internet in March of that year, with the earliest known use being on a [http://www.neoseeker.com/forums/44117/t1496731-like-my-rattata-in-top-percentage-of-rattatas/ Neoseeker thread complaining about how irritating NPCs are]. | ||
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image1=Joey's Rattata LEGEND.png| | image1=Joey's Rattata LEGEND.png| | ||
caption1=| | caption1=Fan card by shinyscyther ([http://shinyscyther.deviantart.com/art/Joeys-Rattata-LEGEND-165461912 original]) | | ||
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image2=Insane Joey.png| | image2=Insane Joey.png| | ||
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image3=Youngster Joey Ho-Oh.jpg| | image3=Youngster Joey Ho-Oh.jpg| | ||
caption3=Of all time.| | caption3=Of all time. | ||
Comic by Drambrarcer ([http://www.deviantart.com/art/Youngster-Joey-157812830 original]) | | |||
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==Youngster Ben== | ==Youngster Ben== | ||
Youngster Ben is a trainer locatated on {{bp|Kanto Route 3}} in {{bp|Pokémon Red and Blue Versions}} and {{bp|Pokémon Yellow Version}}, as well as {{bp|Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen Versions}}. He did not have a name in {{bp|Generation I}}, being referred to only as a Youngster, and was given the name in the {{bp|Generation III}} remakes. Unlike Youngster Joey, Ben is only fought once and is just a normal trainer on Route 3, but he has become an icon in the Pokémon franchise because of what he says before he battles | Youngster Ben is a trainer locatated on {{bp|Kanto Route 3}} in {{bp|Pokémon Red and Blue Versions}} and {{bp|Pokémon Yellow Version}}, as well as {{bp|Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen Versions}}. He did not have a name in {{bp|Generation I}}, being referred to only as a Youngster, and was given the name in the {{bp|Generation III}} remakes. Unlike Youngster Joey, Ben is only fought once and is just a normal trainer on Route 3, but he has become an icon in the Pokémon franchise because of what he says before he battles the player character. | ||
{{quote|''Hi! I like shorts! They're comfy and easy to wear!''|Youngster Ben}} | {{quote|''Hi! I like shorts! They're comfy and easy to wear!''|Youngster Ben|cat=no}} | ||
This one line from an NPC even less significant than Youngster Joey became very popular in the Pokémon fandom due to the sheer absurdity of it. It is not something that one would say to leave a good first impression. Although for some it became mimetic because of how it is the perfect example of why NPCs are an irritating bother, others are inspired by him for saying what he wants to say, for proudly declaring his love for the liberating male apparel. (In the opinion of this columnist, who wears shorts 365 days a year, they are rather comfortable.) But no matter how one looks at it, this quote gained immense popularity in the Pokémon community, popularity it still has today, along with Youngster Joey. | This one line from an NPC even less significant than Youngster Joey became very popular in the Pokémon fandom due to the sheer absurdity of it. It is not something that one would say to leave a good first impression. Although for some it became mimetic because of how it is the perfect example of why NPCs are an irritating bother, others are inspired by him for saying what he wants to say, for proudly declaring his love for the liberating male apparel. (In the opinion of this columnist, who wears shorts 365 days a year, they are rather comfortable.) But no matter how one looks at it, this quote gained immense popularity in the Pokémon community, popularity it still has today, along with Youngster Joey. | ||
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*[http://knowyourmeme.com/memes/i-like-shorts-theyre-comfy-and-easy-to-wear I like shorts! They're comfy and easy to wear! - Know Your Meme] | *[http://knowyourmeme.com/memes/i-like-shorts-theyre-comfy-and-easy-to-wear I like shorts! They're comfy and easy to wear! - Know Your Meme] | ||
*[http://www.vgfacts.com/game/lastwindowthesecretofcapewest/ Pokémon reference in Last Window - VGFacts] | *[http://www.vgfacts.com/game/lastwindowthesecretofcapewest/ Pokémon reference in Last Window - VGFacts] | ||
{{memes}} | {{memes}} | ||