Because sometimes, thinking of your presidential candidates as Pokemon can make it all a little easier.
Meet Alex Hirsch. Alex is not only the creator of the comedy thriller animated series Gravity Falls. He’s also a story-boarder, voice actor, and an all-around awesome guy. When he’s not cooking up new episodes or creating number codes to crack at the end of every episode, he’s also keeping abreast of the US presidential election climate.
And oh yeah, he’s happened to Pokemon-ify the current presidential hopefuls with the hashtag #PresidentialPokemon. The matches have never been more apt, nor cuter.
The first Pokemon on the list is “Schmuck”, in honor of Mr. Donald Trump.
This one is called “Schmuck” #PresidentialPokemon pic.twitter.com/rslApd4caR
— Alex Hirsch (@_AlexHirsch) March 11, 2016
Oh, and look, it even has stats.
@_AlexHirsch “Schmuck” #089 Type: Poison/Garbage ATTACK: Mud Sling. DEFENSE: Builds a wall WEAKNESS: Fact Check
— Alex Hirsch (@_AlexHirsch) March 11, 2016
And then there’s “Burnie”, and he’ll make you #FeelTheBern.
Tried drawing Pokemon while listening to election news, resulting in this guy #PresidentialPokemon pic.twitter.com/sI9BFhVqyz
— Alex Hirsch (@_AlexHirsch) March 11, 2016
1%?! Only 1%?! Aw come on!
@_AlexHirsch 004 “Burnie” TYPE: Fire/Grandpa ATTACKS: Yuge Fireball, WEAKNESS: Attacks only damage the top 1% of HP
— Alex Hirsch (@_AlexHirsch) March 11, 2016
This “Lil’ Marco”, for Marco Rubio, has a special ability to “dig itself into a hole”.
#050 “Lil Marco” TYPE: Sweaty ATTACKS: Dig self into hole WEAKNESS: Water #PresidentialPokemon pic.twitter.com/h8S918D7c6
— Alex Hirsch (@_AlexHirsch) March 11, 2016
The “HillarFree”, for Hillary Clinton, can Dodge and Cackle an opponent to fainting, but is rendered powerless when faced with Email.
HillarFree #PresidentialPokemon pic.twitter.com/Hpll5RADbY
— Alex Hirsch (@_AlexHirsch) March 12, 2016
@_AlexHirsch “HillarFree” #012 TYPE: Flight. ATTACKS: Dodge, Cackle. WEAKNESS: Email
— Alex Hirsch (@_AlexHirsch) March 12, 2016
Not even Jigglypuff’s Sleepy Song is any match to the ever-slumbering Ben “Carzzzon”.
Carzzzon #PresidentialPokemon pic.twitter.com/DcngSiwVEm
— Alex Hirsch (@_AlexHirsch) March 12, 2016
@_AlexHirsch “Carzzzon” #143 Type: Normal. ATTACKS: Nap, Knife Slash WEAKNESS: Reality. EVOLUTION: None. Doesn’t believe in it
— Alex Hirsch (@_AlexHirsch) March 12, 2016
One fan took up the challenge, and made her own version of Ted Cruz. Behold, the HypnoCruz!
None of my drawings come close to this HypnoCruz by @DanaTerrace #PresidentialPokemon pic.twitter.com/N6jGFwPjy5
— Alex Hirsch (@_AlexHirsch) March 11, 2016
Alex stepped in and gave the Pokemon it’s own stats and powers.
@_AlexHirsch “HypnoCruz” #097 Type: Creepy ATTACKS: Makes women sterile just by looking at them SECRET: Is the Zodiac Killer
— Alex Hirsch (@_AlexHirsch) March 11, 2016
Alex’s fans and followers went wild. They chimed in with their own quips about these Presidential Pokemon’s fighting strategies:
@_AlexHirsch I can’t think of a better one. #Hillary speeches have the same affect as ‘Sleep Powder’ attack. #PresidentialPokemon
— TheShapeShiftersLA (@shapeshiftersLA) March 15, 2016
Another one for HillarFree.
Ha! She uses confusion on the issues; it’s super effective. #PresidentialPokemon #millenials https://t.co/lcPjKkDSLk
— Samantha Rise (@samantharise) March 15, 2016
It seems a daily diet of bibles is what keeps the Carzzzon happy.
@_AlexHirsch Forget the vines, he simply eats Bibles. #PresidentialPokemon
— TheShapeShiftersLA (@shapeshiftersLA) March 15, 2016
Someone felt the need to point out what a Muk really is.
‘Trump is Muk because Muk is “the only Pokémon that’s literally a pile of talking garbage.”’ #PresidentialPokemon pic.twitter.com/KwnXsJSOae“
— Caitlin Johnson (@CallMeCaity91) March 16, 2016
And one hoped for a badass evolved form for the Burnie.
@_AlexHirsch @Ruckusleaf I only hope the final evolution is Sanderzard
— ✨Super Cute Boy 64✨ (@Monodi) March 12, 2016
Some fans made our dreams come true and turned these fine illustrations into card designs straight out of the trading card game.
WHAAAAAT!! Look at this amazing Pokemon Card version of my #PresidentialPokemon “Burnie” by @Ruckusleaf!! pic.twitter.com/xxm8T2rh1G
— Alex Hirsch (@_AlexHirsch) March 12, 2016
#PresidentialPokemon Schmuck pic.twitter.com/WguilA2Bm3
— Mr. A. (@RockDrizzy) March 17, 2016
#PresidentialPokemon Lil’ Marco pic.twitter.com/IVvwIG9QF0
— Mr. A. (@RockDrizzy) March 17, 2016
#PresidentialPokemon Hillarfree pic.twitter.com/hO5JDc9XMF
— Mr. A. (@RockDrizzy) March 17, 2016
The next big question on everyone’s mind is: Which one will evolve into President?
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