KIDS QUIZ
POKEMON
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Question
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Jynx
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Rhyhorn
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Venusaur
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Hitmonchan
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Detailed explanation-1: -Also known as the “Human Shape” Pokémon, Jynx is a female-only species that resembles the Japanese mythical creature Yuki-onna. Originally portrayed with a black face and dark blue hands, Jynx’s design was changed to purple coloration after critiques that it perpetuated racism.
Detailed explanation-2: -"Holiday Hi-Jynx” (Episode 65) This episode was banned since April 2013 after being accused by Carole Weatherford of stereotyping African American women. This caused later episodes to be edited and banned where even a cameo was made by Jynx (e.g. “Orange Islands: Stage Fight!” and “The Mandarin Island Miss Match").
Detailed explanation-3: -Jynx’s appearance provoked outrage due to the Pokémon’s resemblance to blackface, the dated and offensive method to mimic and mock those of African descent using grotesque caricature. There was also an added layer that the Pokémon’s name provided a derogatory link between Black people and voodoo.
Detailed explanation-4: -In 2002, Nintendo, responding to criticism about Jynx, changed the character’s face from black to purple.