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[Garrison Ford Oa...]

Prof. Oak II here. What's everyone think of theories concocted by the fanbase? I've seen a couple that are just fascinating, on different elements from the show. I'm talking 'Ash's Coma' level stuff, here, things that take a ton of time and thought. What are some crowd favorites, and would you mind sharing?

Just a list of several I'm aware of:
- The Ash-Coma Theory
- Pokemon is set in a post-war time.
- Pokemon was set far in the future after some kind of apocalyptic event. <-- This one needs some kind of source reference, because I've only heard of it a couple times.
- Ash Ketchum is a Zombie <-- This one is a personal theory.
- Gary Oak was neglected as a child and has behavioral issues as a result. <--Also a personal theory.
- Gary Oak's parents are dead.

If you'd like to confirm or expand on one of those already listed, I'd be happy to read what you've got to tell us! I'm actually really interested in fan-theories, so the more I see here, the happier I'll be. I'll expand on the couple I've included if anyone's interested, too.

Just how crazy can it get?

[LuciferMorningst...]

How the hell can Ash be a zombie?
And while Gary being neglected as a child could have some merit there is no suggestion whatsoever that his parents are dead.
I am reminded of the old Red/Blue/Yellow game theory that his radicate died because he ceases to use it after the S.S Anne and claims to be visiting a friend in the Lavender town tower (I am blanking on the name ).
Also a heavily overthought notion despite the eerie coincidences, as he has just as much access to PC boxes as our character does.
The early episodes in the anime support this when Oak compares Ash's recent captures with his grandson's (Bigger krabby, several taros vs. Ashes single one).

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This isn't such an interesting one but I have head cannoned that James mispronounces Butch's name on purpose to piss him off. As a way of saying "you're a pile of crap on my shoe".

1.) It's a difficult name to mispronounce if it's possible at all.
2.) There is actually a moment during the trilogy involving the mother and child lugia where he pronounces it correctly and it's NOT to his face.