Until a certain age there's a certain freedom in our choices - the world is there for the taking and anything is possible. Eventually - for most people, if not all - a level of grown-up reality kicks in; bills must be paid, pensions must be considered and following dreams is replaced by chasing 'realistic' ambitions. So says this grizzled old (well, 30 year-old) scribe.
Sadly, Pikachu has learned this lesson. The latest monthly plush from the Pokémon Center has the iconic mascot kitted out in a very smart business suit, every bit the career-minded go-getter. Maybe it's just because it's a plush toy, but there's a vacant, slightly lost look in the eyes, too.
It seems Pikachu is no longer the free-spirited 'mon adventuring around the world, maybe he can't be that any more.
You can see this plush toy in some lovely images below, and we wholeheartedly recommend the humorous but brilliant write-up from a long-term Pikachu fan over on Tiny Cartridge.
[source tinycartridge.com]
Comments 27
Aw, he's so adorable in a suit!
All I can think of is Ling Ling making requests of Xandir...
This has to be the most depressing article I've read today. This is going to ruin the day of anyone who's dealing with an existential crisis at the moment. XD
i must have this for my desk.... at work.
No, he's not himself. He's been lost to the corporate world!!!!!!!! We must save him and bring him back to represent freedom for all!!!!!
Oh come on guys, you don't have to make EVERYTHING a philosophical issue, it's just a plushie
I love a formal pikachu :3
Pikachu in a Suit for Smash!
Someone should crush his head! There's something about businessmen that makes you want to crush their heads!
Not sure if attempt at sarcasm, but I feel like maaaaybe someone needs a few business suit Pikachus to soothe their existential crisis?
Also, Pikachu looks pretty happy with his life choices.
Now, picture this Pikachu as the CEO of Nintendo!
Release a larger than key chain sized Gardevoir plush already Nintendo.
Also stop making Gardevoir's eyes and spike pink. You changed them to pink in BW, change it back to red, Gardevoir fans know they're supposed to be red.
Also that slow news day tag, I don't consider plushies minor news, plushies are serious business.
It's like a little Iwata-chu! If only it had a little noise box inside that when you squeezed it said "Pika Pii-lease understand".
The eyes look like normal Pika eyes to me... perhaps it is because he is nearsighted now? LOL Also, I want one!
OMG THIS IS FREAKING ADORABLE I WANT TEN
People who grew up with pokemon have given into that world of work and cast the world of dreams and play behind them. Nintendo seem to recognize that, hence the pikachu. I think it's a cool way of them saying "good luck" to all those who're just now trying to make it in the world of work. Nice~
They grow up so fast...
This is cute and funny at the same time.
I want one for my desk as well .. Dope!
What great juxtaposition between dwelling in a child's bedroom and dressing business formal!
Business Business Business!
Numbers!
...Is this working?
Guess he has reached that stage in his life...
In some weird way, the blue glasses remind me of Brains from the Thunderbirds. I wonder does this Pikachu have a stutter???
Corporate Pikachu. That's friggin' brilliant! Gotta collect 'em all. Now for a Squirtle or Gigglypuff version...
If Pikachu worked in my department, maybe I wouldn't hate my job so much.
@GrandSparkster
yes.
YAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA-
I miss Pikachu having puffed cheeks. Now his head is just round like a Pichu.
Tap here to load 27 comments
Leave A Comment
Hold on there, you need to login to post a comment...