OK, you may think Pokémon is a lame concept now, but there was no escape from it 7-8 years ago. Every kid around was hooked on Pokémon...
I was a big fan of the trading cards and an even bigger fan of the TV series with Ash, Brock and Misty. The Team Rocket entrance was undeniably pathetic though, and the plot wore thin after just five episiodes.
However, I always tuned in to see Pokémon, until I became really addicted to online forums. I rarely bothered with Pokémon after that, but I was saddened at the way they were always using the same storyline again and again and again, just to milk the franchise for every cent...The fun part of Pokémon was over by that point. :(
Anyway, Pokémon was cool once. It is a pity they went too far with it.