Interest Canada's Official Twitter Account Asks: 'Which Pokémon is the Most Canadian?'
posted on 2016-05-11 19:45 EDT by Lynzee Loveridge
The Pokémon Company announced the starters for the Pokémon Sun and Pokémon Moon Nintendo 3DS games on Tuesday, prompting waves of excitement. The renewed interest made its way to our northern neighbor. Canada's official Twitter account asked the internet which Pokémon is the most Canadian.
.@Pokemon has been around in Canada since 1998! Which Pokemon do you think is the most Canadian? #PokemonSunMoon pic.twitter.com/yfC0HHisF1
— Canada (@Canada) May 10, 2016
Responders ranged from contemplative to sassy, some even taking issue at the light-hearted tweet or answering with political vitriol. Readers who decided to weigh in submitted Bidoof, Delibird, and Sawsbuck.
@Canada @Pokemon Gotta be Bidoof, eh? pic.twitter.com/V59P2QP0Ks
— Scott Glaza (@PKMNostrom) May 10, 2016
@Canada @Pokemon Delibird! It's flag-coloured, generous, and if it bumped into you it'd definitely apologize. pic.twitter.com/UXddNOABcK
— Marc Rousseau Comics (@MarcSRousseau) May 11, 2016
.@Canada Definitely Sawsbuck. A beautiful deer that showcases the seasons? Absolutely Canadian. pic.twitter.com/bxTf4CNFd5
— Tabby ♡ (@Tabbychu) May 10, 2016
Those unhappy about the tar sands in Canada suggested Muk.
@Canada @Pokemon
— Mathieu Beaulieu (@MathieuBeaulieu) May 10, 2016
Muk represents perfectly the most representative ressource of canada: the disgusting tar sands pic.twitter.com/vHCSUAdclR
What Pokémon do you think are the most Canadian or best represent your home country? Let us know in the forums!
Source: Lauren O'Neil at CBC News