The Pokemon fandom never fails to amaze me. I mean it is twenty years old and the fans are so diverse. There is really not one single face of a pokemon fan.
A pokemon fan is the Grandmother playing her gameboy.
A pokemon fan is the grandchildren gleefully watching the show.
A pokemon fan is the parents that perhaps share their love of the franchise with their children.
A pokemon fan is the person waiting anxiously for new game news.
A pokemon fan is a student secretly playing the game in class or trading cards with friends.
A pokemon fan is the teacher that pretends, “just this one time.” not to notice.
A pokemon fan is the fan creators that feel so inspired.
A pokemon fan is so many people. Perhaps they are children, teens, adults, and elders. Everyone could be a fan and that is amazing.
What has always been special to me is how something like this has brought people together of all ages and experiences. It gives them a format to share ideas and make new friends.
Thank you pokemon.