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Pokemon 9: The School of Hard Knocks

Airdate: May 27th, 1997 Summary: Brock is preparing some adult coffee, while fog rolls in. The gang stumbles upon some good old-fashioned hazing. Shout out to Pokémon Tech, the old stomping grounds of Jessie and James. Pikachu has a fight with the treadmill, and Ash is heated. Ash is trying to take down the system,Continue reading “Pokemon 9: The School of Hard Knocks”

Pokemon 8: The Path to the Pokemon League

Airdate: May 20th, 1997 Summary: It’s time to head to Vermillion City, Ash and crew make a pitstop for a battle, Ash is on a roll winning ten straight. He takes this opportunity to show off his half-earned badges, only to hear he would be rocked by this A.J. dude and his savage Pokémon. A.J.Continue reading “Pokemon 8: The Path to the Pokemon League”

Pokemon 7: The Water Flowers of Cerulean City

Airdate: May 13th, 1997 Summary: Why would anyone ever go to Cerulean City, they have ghost-Pokemon, Ash doesn’t care, he’s hungry for those badges. Meanwhile, Team Rocket is daylighting as plumbers. Officer Jenny, whose family as a predilection for hasty investigations and quick policing quips, suspects Ash and Brock are up to something. Brock isContinue reading “Pokemon 7: The Water Flowers of Cerulean City”

The Sun Also Rises-Ernest Hemingway

Published: 1926 (Scribner) Setting: Paris, Bayonne, Burguete, Pamplona, San Sebastian, Madrid Summary: A bunch of lost souls galivant around Paris and the Basque country, drinking themselves into the ground, only to pick themselves up after a tight four-hour nap to party the next day. Jake is a cool customer, he may have lost his abilityContinue reading “The Sun Also Rises-Ernest Hemingway”

Pokemon 6: Clefairy and the Moon Stone

Airdate: May 6th, 1997 Summary: EVERYBODY MUST GET STONED! It’s not a rainy day, but it’s raining Moon stones. Our homie the scientist is getting attacked by some Zubat, luckily Pikachu does his thing. This man Seymour is spitting, his poetry evokes real feelings. Seymour is determined to protect the Clefairy, Team Rocket is tryingContinue reading “Pokemon 6: Clefairy and the Moon Stone”

Pokemon 4: Challenge of the Samurai

Airdate: April 22nd, 1997 Summary: Ash tries to catch a Weedle, at least this time he knows he has to battle it first this time. Misty almost gets her head clipped by a bug-catching samurai who is looking for… who exactly? This samurai boy prevents Ash from catching the Weedle, challenges Ash to a match,Continue reading “Pokemon 4: Challenge of the Samurai”

Pokemon 3: Ash Catches a Pokemon

Airdate: April 15th, 1997 Summary: Ash catches a Caterpie! And is very annoying about it. But hey, I’m not going to yuck any yums, this man has a caterpillar! Misty has a very strong prejudice against bug Pokémon while they love her. Ash shows his true colors, this man loves Pokémon. Caterpie dreams of biggerContinue reading “Pokemon 3: Ash Catches a Pokemon”

Pokemon 2: Pokemon Emergency!

Airdate: April 8th, 1997 Summary: Why would anyone want to steal Pokémon? Why would anyone ID a 10-year-old, holding them up while they are trying to heal a Pokémon? The all-powerful Pokedex solves everything! Team Rocket seems really cool from their opening monologues; Jessie’s hair is stunning. Ash has a father; will we ever seeContinue reading “Pokemon 2: Pokemon Emergency!”

Pokemon 1: Pokemon, I Choose You!

Airdate: April 1st, 1997 Summary: Ash has a bad alarm clock, some sweet rubber gloves, and a terrible rival. Professor Oak has the best character design in this show, this dude makes listening to Kenny Loggins while making new Pokémon discoveries seem like a breeze. Pikachu’s electric first impression spells trouble for Ashy boy. SpearowContinue reading “Pokemon 1: Pokemon, I Choose You!”