Guy Naming Pokemon By The Wrong Name

Okay, so listen, I have a confession. I love Pokemon. Like, really love them. But there’s a small… quirk about my fandom.

I call them by the wrong names. Constantly.

It’s not on purpose, I swear! It just… happens. And honestly, I’ve embraced it. It's become my own personal Pokemon adventure.

The Offending Names

Let's start with a classic. You know Pikachu, right? Yellow, electric mouse, the face of the franchise?

Yeah, I usually call him "Sparky." Sometimes "Cheeks." Occasionally, when I’m feeling particularly creative, “Fuzzybutt.”

And Bulbasaur? Don’t even get me started. That’s "Planty" 90% of the time. Or "Green Bean." Never Bulbasaur.

It Gets Worse... or Better?

It's not just the originals, either. Charmander is "Ember." Squirtle is "Shelly." Totodile is, well, sometimes still "Shelly," I get confused.

Gyarados, the huge and imposing sea serpent? “Big Fishy." I know, I know, it's sacrilege! But I can't help it!

Even newer Pokemon aren't safe. Grookey becomes "Sticks." Scorbunny is "Hopper." Sobble is just… "Teary."

The Reactions

My friends and family have... opinions. Mostly, it's a mix of amusement and exasperation. They’ll be like, "Oh, you mean Charizard?" and I’ll nod enthusiastically and say, "Yeah! Big Flamey!"

My niece thinks it's hilarious. She now exclusively refers to all Pokemon by my made-up names. We've created a whole new Pokemon language.

My brother just sighs. He’s a purist. He knows all the stats, the evolution lines, the proper pronunciation of every single name.

He'll try to correct me, of course. “It's Gyarados, not ‘Big Fishy’." I’ll just smile and say, “Okay, Big Fishy." He gives up pretty quickly.

Embrace the Chaos!

Look, I know I'm messing up the Pokemon names. I'm aware that Machamp isn't actually called "Mr. Fourarms." But honestly, it brings me joy.

It adds a layer of silliness and personalization to a game I already adore. I mean, who's going to remember another Pikachu? But everyone remembers “Fuzzybutt."

So, maybe next time you're playing Pokemon, try calling one by a completely ridiculous name. You might be surprised at how much fun it is!

Who knows, maybe you'll discover your own inner "Incorrect Pokemon Namer." It's a surprisingly rewarding experience.

After all, isn't the point of Pokemon to have fun? And if "Big Fishy" brings you more fun than Gyarados, then I say, go for it!

Embrace the chaos, name those Pokemon whatever your heart desires, and happy catching!

Now, if you'll excuse me, I need to go train my "Rock Dude" (Geodude) and my "Sleepy Bear" (Snorlax).