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* [[Pokémon]]: The Pokémon Jynx drew considerable controversy with its official introduction in the episode "Holiday Hi-Jinx", as the decidedly female Pokémon initially sported a black face with prominent lips which drew accusations from western viewers of it being potentially offensive for its uncanny resemblance to blackface; one critic even labeled it among the most "Politically Incorrect Pokémon" of the series. In response to these criticisms, Nintendo eventually recolored Jynx with purple skin to offset the resemblance to blackface, and the character has been altered several times in the Pokémon media to avoid further offense. |
* [[Pokémon]]: The Pokémon Jynx drew considerable controversy with its official introduction in the episode "Holiday Hi-Jinx", as the decidedly female Pokémon initially sported a black face with prominent lips which drew accusations from western viewers of it being potentially offensive for its uncanny resemblance to blackface; one critic even labeled it among the most "Politically Incorrect Pokémon" of the series. In response to these criticisms, Nintendo eventually recolored Jynx with purple skin to offset the resemblance to blackface, and the character has been altered several times in the Pokémon media to avoid further offense. |
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** Happened to Ash a couple of times, usually from Charizard. |
** Happened to Ash a couple of times, usually from Charizard. |
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** Misty received this as well from a Vulpix. |
** Misty received this treatment as well from a Vulpix. |
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== Film == |
== Film == |
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