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Gotta Meme 'em All: A Tale of Two Youngsters (view source)
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{{quote|''I like shorts! They're comfy and easy to wear!''|Youngster Ben}} | {{quote|''I like shorts! They're comfy and easy to wear!''|Youngster Ben}} | ||
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. | |||
So popular did Youngster Ben become that he has been referenced directly in two different Pokémon games later in the series: | |||
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