# Animated Character Misbehavior Pokemon Shaming is a Big Thing on Tumblr and It's Hilarious By Alyson Wyers | Published 2014-07-18 | Social Media Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pokemon-shaming References: [buzzfeed](http://www.buzzfeed.com/mattortile/i-tried-to-ride-a-bike-indoors) & [tumblr](https://www.tumblr.com/tagged/pokeshaming) Similar to when pet owners shame their dogs by posting pictures of them with notes explaining disobedient behavior, a trend of illustrated Pokemon shaming has exploded on [Tumblr](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tumblr-campaign). People have been drawing their favorite Pokemon with signs of natural, but poor behaviour to hilarious effect and tagging it with the #pokeshaming hashtag. [Buzzfeed](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/buzzfeed-island) documented some of the best examples of Pokemon shaming, including both new and older Pokemon species. While some instances are remarkably self-aware (for example, Garbodor states 'I am literally garbage'), others resemble poorly trained pets. While a Lickitung licked all the stamps, an Arcanine set the mail man on fire and an Espeon uses its psychic powers to put stuff in the toilet. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.8/10 - Popularity: 45% | Activity: 91% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Social Media](https://www.trendhunter.com/socialmedia) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Illustrated Character Shaming:** Creating humorous illustrations of popular characters with signs of misbehavior is a growing trend on social media, offering opportunities for creative content and fan engagement. - **Social Media Trending:** The hashtag #pokeshaming is gaining traction on platforms like Tumblr, indicating a trend of publicizing and sharing funny instances of character misbehavior, presenting opportunities for viral marketing campaigns and brand awareness. - **Nostalgic Remakes:** The trend of Pokemon shaming reflects a broader trend of nostalgic remakes and reimaginations, presenting opportunities for brands to capitalize on the popularity of beloved characters through innovative merchandise and cross-promotions. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Entertainment:** The entertainment industry, particularly animation studios and game developers, can tap into the trend of character shaming to create engaging and relatable content for their audiences. - **Social Media Marketing:** Businesses specializing in social media marketing and digital advertising can leverage the Pokemon shaming trend to create engaging and shareable campaigns to increase brand visibility and customer engagement. - **Merchandising and Licensing:** Merchandise manufacturers and licensing companies can design and produce products featuring misbehaving characters, capitalizing on the popularity of character shaming to attract fans and collectors alike. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Anime Creature-Inspired Exhibition](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pokmon-crafts-exhibition.md) - [Anime-Themed Home Decor Items](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pokemon-and-karimoku.md) - [Anime-Inspired Lifestyle Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blackmilk-1.md) - [Cartoon-Themed Smart Bath Mats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/issin.md) - [Anime-Themed Virtual Pet Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pokenade-monster-ball.md) - [Cutesy Anime Travel Products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pokmon-travel-gear.md) - [Anime Creature-Inspired Crystalized Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/anime-creatureinspired-crystalized-sculpture.md) - [Anime-Inspired Creature Couches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cellutane-1.md) - [Elevated Anime-Inspired Home Decor](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nendo-pokmon-mosaic-collection.md)