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The lady saying its a good for social interaction is so GOATED for that. In hindsight she actually was spot on compared to the "Psychiatrist" LMFAO

Dude at 3:00 knew absolutely nothing and had no right trying to sway people's opinions

Prismatic evolutions pre orders are getting resold for 3x the price. Yea it's most certainly well into the shopping season in 1999

Gotta love that toy guru who roasted the psychiatrist on air. You don’t really get debate like that on TV anymore.

And 2 generations later it's still huge

So surreal to see this after all this time. They really just had no idea how big it would be. It's a juggernaut beyond almost anything else in games or entertainment.

I love that this dude doesn't even know how to pronounce "Pokemon" yet he is here to sell you everything that he can while the anchor tries his hardest to have a regular conversation. True dedication

You know the saying, "You either die a hero or live long enough to become a villain". If you at any point in your life find yourself criticizing popular children's toys, your hero stage is over. You have become a villain.

I want that talking pikachu 😫

26 years later and still going strong..

I like how Tom Brokaw specifically talks about 8 year old's obsession with this show. I was 8 in 1999.

It's crazy how it still hasn't ended. Now, Pokemon is worth almost 100 billion dollars. It's more valuable than anything Disney has created.

Struggling to be seen as normal indeed!

I was a kid 7 years old in 1999 and i never saw Pokemon as violence it's just a cartoon a cartoon about Ash who meets Misty and Brock who join him on his adventures. They help people also.

1:26 a wild Karen appeared.

Pokemania is runnin' wild, PIKA!

1:34 Tuh?😂

25 years since Pokemon mania

Imagine if they didn't ban Pokemon cards at school when they first came out. I remember that period of time trading cards at recess as one of my favorite memories.

Some of the lines here have aged like milk though I guess we can't blame them as hindsight isn't always 20/20

Isnt life so great. Im my mind this show was great

70k calls per minute!? Crazy….

"Experts"

It’s absolutely crazy this thing not only blew up and was insane as a young kid in the late 90s, but that it had so much staying power that the 90s kids grew up with it, fell out, the later millennial/gen z caught on during the 00s, the 90s kids grew up to have kids who are into it and it’s the biggest IP in 2024, and there are multiple generations of people who fell in love with this franchise. Absolutely is nowhere near its peak beginning but it’s become Star Wars for the 90s and on

pokemon isnt going anywhere

Ahh yes, parents saying it’s violent brain rotting causing bullying. Damn parents can’t evolve. 😂😂😂

They let him sell the topic they’re opposing

"How long will this fad last" Looks like 2019 was the official answer

I had the pokedex!!!

2024:

Wait til this guy hears about AKIRA…

Poke men 🫠

2024 i cant find a pokemon emerald cart under 600$

Gens 1 & 2 are the best. Gen 3 is when the series begins to bore the hell outta me.

Pokeman expert

Haha! I was born in 1981 so was already a partying teenager when Pokémon came out. I was, and still am, a raver and back then I would wear a Pokémon themed outfit to underground rave parties. My fit included a Pikachu hat, shirt, and a giant plush Pikachu! I would strap the massive Pikachu to my back by wrapping his tail around my chest. I'd dance around with Pikachu listening to techno EDM and tripping on acid or rolling on ecstasy. I also watched the cartoon and still do!

Pokemania Happened In 1999 But 35 Years Earlier The Beatles Had A Mania In 1964 At Least Pokemon Doesn’t Have Screaming Fans Unlike The Beatles

He has to struggle to be normal...

wheres the blonde chick at now days?

Dr. Carol "shouldn't let kids have anything to do with Pokemon it's violence!" Also Dr. Carol "Watch disturbing children Disney shows that teaches racism and violence." People who grew up with Pokemon: Compassionate and kind caring people. Its 2024 and Pokemon is stronger than ever.

Furby! 😂😂😂

Pokemon is still amazing

Oh I so remember my parent bringing me and my siblings to the theater just to see Pokemon the First Movie and all the theater rooms literally had Pokemon the First Movie and seats were packed with us kids. 😅😅 It was so packed parents had to sit on the floor or just go outside and I do remember getting some popcorn and many parents outside. It was such a awkward moment.

How long itll last? 25 and longer so far X-D

“Turning the playground into a black market” I CANT-💀💀

Is that mean Pokémon is getting thrown the window😭😭😭😭⚡😡😡

Pokémon craze was insane in 99 2000

Lmao stupid ass psychiatrist

"How long will this craze last?" "...year and a half..." 😂 Laughs while watching in 2024. "Adults won't get into this." 😂 Watches this wearing WooLoo pj's...and I'm an adult!

Happy National Pokemon Day from MSNBC 💛🧡❤️💜💙💚