MSN TV lists "Pokemon" as one of the "Worst Cartoons Ever"

[Dogasu]

I saw this link on MSN just now:

"Pokémon"

"Pokémon" had no story, only a Darwinist premise: Ash Ketchum, a young man and aspiring "Pokémon master," travels around with his pet Pikachu, advancing levels as he goes. Ash has a bunch of young friends, and they wander aimlessly, looking for adventure. As a genre, anime cartoons are held in high regard -- for character development, mature themes, complex plots and either smooth animation or really scenic backgrounds. "Pokémon" had none of these qualities. And wasn't not alone: The "Super Mario Bros." and "Pac-Man" cartoons also fell flat, which is what happens when you base a saga on a two-dimensional video game. Now just imagine "Grand Theft Auto: The Animated Series" -- that would be something.
Buy it on DVD

I swear this looks like something plucked right out of the late 90's, but no...this was posted fairly recently.

 

[Snake Bandage]

Already posted. =X

 

[Blackjack Gabbiani]

As I said in the other thread, what's with this "had" business? They clearly haven't watched it in years and don't seem to be aware that it's still going strong.

And besides, Roadrunner is HORRIBLY repetitive, but everyone loves those.

 

[Cybersai]

Heh, this really takes me back to 1998/1999 when Pokemon was bashed to high heaven when the fad was in its prime.

10 years later...Pokemon is still hated by everyone but its hardcore fanbase.

Nice to know things haven't changed in a decade.

 

[FireEmblemPride]

Its hardcore fanbase just happens to be huge.

 

[Water Pokémon Master]

"What's that? Pokemon's becoming popular again?"

"Let's bash it, even though we don't understand it."

You should read Ebert's review of Mewtwo, or Rotten Tomato's reviews of the movies. They are HILAROUS. I remember one review was like "It's an evil children movie with animals shooting missiles out of their throats."

Don't judge or watch them if you are too old or have a closed mind, stupid adults.

 

[Yamato-san]

dude, those Mario cartoons kicked ass. If they're being faithful to the original material to a point that they're using in-game sound effects, then how can you possibly deny them being made of pure win?

 

[Blackjack Gabbiani]

then how can you possibly deny them being made of pure win?

Two words--Milli Vanilli.

 

[Dogasu]

Already posted. =X

Whoops...my bad...